silk-stocking

silk-stock·ing

(sĭlk′stŏk′ĭng)adj. Wealthy; aristocratic: a silk-stocking district; silk-stocking prep schools.

silk′-stock′ing



adj. 1. aristocratic or wealthy: a silk-stocking district. 2. rich or luxurious in dress. n. 3. an aristocratic or wealthy person. 4. a person who dresses richly or luxuriously. [1790–1800, Amer.]