Etymology
Origin of footless
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at foot, -less
Example Sentences
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For what are essentially stretchy footless tights in a seemingly endless array of patterns and colors, they have been an unexpected source of controversy.
From New York Times ● Apr. 1, 2019
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
I seemed to be drifting, footless, into the light.
From "Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli
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