1840 E. A. Poe in Graham's Mag. Dec. 268/1 These were known by their coats and pantaloons of black or brown..with white cravats and waistcoats, broad solid-looking shoes, and thick hose.
1883 T. H. Huxley & H. N. MartinCourse Elem. Biol. 23 A roundish more solid-looking particle.