Footglove
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Footglove is a noun meaning A sock with a separated big toe and a fastener at the ankle.
Meaning
A sock with a separated big toe and a fastener at the ankle.
More Meanings
- A leather slipper designed for comfort and suppleness.
- (obsolete) A kind of stocking.
Example Sentences
[…] described as having the quality of a "footglove".
They hand their sandals to the attendant and wear a peculiar footglove made of silk.
On this sad occasion the speck of mud on her footglove was brought to her attention at a party by the glance of a male guest.
I sit on a stool and bend over and slip a sock on my left foot; but I catch a toe-nail as I start to pull on the right footglove.
Word Forms
- footgloves
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include goer, goll, kidglove, goloe-shoe, supergaiter, gallygaskins.
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