noun

socks

socks

I need to buy some new socks.

I need to buy some new socks.

My feet are cold without socks.

My feet are cold without socks.

a pair of ((socks)) a pair of socks I need a new pair of socks.

Synonyms: stockings (longer)

From Old English 'socc', from Latin 'soccus' (a light shoe).

A piece of clothing for your feet. Think of a 'sock' puppet to remember the word.

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