Etymology
Origin of footless
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at foot, -less
Example Sentences
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It stands on display in the Regional Archaeological Museum, badly weathered and footless but upright.
From New York Times • Oct. 5, 2020
She whisked her into the bathroom for a little show and tell, trying on her own product — slimming, shaping footless pantyhose — under a pair of white pants.
From Forbes • Oct. 21, 2014
It had been bad enough when I went out in a tutu and leather jacket and she uttered the immortal words: "Ipswich is not ready for footless tights."
From The Guardian • Jun. 8, 2013
How Sara Blakely, founder of Spanx, took $5,000 and an idea for footless pantyhose, and turned it into a multi-million dollar women's undergarment business.
From Inc • May 16, 2012
Hov’ring there, I’ve chased the shouting wind along, and flung My eager craft through footless halls of air.
From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins
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