First Known Use: 1580
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stocking
noun stock·ing \ˈstä-kiŋ\
: a close-fitting usually long covering for the foot and leg
: a covering for the foot and ankle
: a decorative pouch shaped like a large sock that is used for holding gifts at Christmas
Full Definition of STOCKING
1
a : a usually knit close-fitting covering for the foot and leg b : sock
2
: something resembling a stocking; especially : a ring of distinctive color on the lower part of the leg of an animal
— stock·inged \-kiŋd\ adjective
— in one's stocking feet
: with the feet in stockings but not shoes
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Origin of STOCKING
obsolete stock to cover with a stocking
STOCKING Defined for Kids
stocking
noun stock·ing \ˈstä-kiŋ\
Definition of STOCKING for Kids
1
: a close-fitting usually knit covering for the foot and leg
2
: 1sock
Medical Dictionary
stocking
noun stock·ing \ˈstäk-iŋ\
Medical Definition of STOCKING
: a usually knit close-fitting covering for the foot and leg—see elastic stocking
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