footlet

[foot-lit]

noun

1. a low sock for women covering either the whole foot below the ankle or only the toes, worn for protection or warmth.

Word History and Origins

Origin of footlet¹

foot + -let

Example Sentences

“Toothlet, eyelet, earlet, hairlet, noselet, footlet, back, handle, head.”

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