👉 The term "hobnailed" refers to a particular type of dress or garment worn by women in medieval Europe. It was characterized by its narrow shoulders and wide skirt, which made it difficult for women to walk straight and direct their gaze at the ground. The term came from the Spanish word for "hob," meaning "to fold." So, when someone says they are wearing a "hobnailed" dress or garment, it means that they are wearing it with narrow shoulders and
