Footglove

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A kind of stocking. obsolete
  2. 2
    A sock with a separated big toe and a fastener at the ankle.

    "They hand their sandals to the attendant and wear a peculiar footglove made of silk."

  3. 3
    A leather slipper designed for comfort and suppleness.

    "I never did nor ever shall employ your bootmaker, though I think I recollect trying once to get a pair of footgloves ( why not as well footgloves as handshoes, as the Germans say ) made by him."

Example

More examples

"They hand their sandals to the attendant and wear a peculiar footglove made of silk."

Etymology

From foot + glove.

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