Definition of Socks. Meaning of Socks. Synonyms of Socks

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Definition of Socks

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Socialism Socialism, n. Socialism of the chair [G. katheder socialismus], a term applied about 1872, at first in ridicule, to a group of German political economists who advocated state aid for the betterment of the working classes. Sock Sock, v. t. [Perh. shortened fr. sockdolager.] To hurl, drive, or strike violently; -- often with it as an object. [Prov. or Vulgar] --Kipling.
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Sock Sock, n. [F. soc, LL. soccus, perhaps of Celtic origin.] A plowshare. --Edin. Encyc.
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Sock Sock, n. [OE. sock, AS. socc, fr. L. soccus a kind of low-heeled, light shoe. Cf. Sucket.] 1. The shoe worn by actors of comedy in ancient Greece and Rome, -- used as a symbol of comedy, or of the comic drama, as distinguished from tragedy, which is symbolized by the buskin. Great Fletcher never treads in buskin here, Nor greater Jonson dares in socks appear. --Dryden. 2. A knit or woven covering for the foot and lower leg; a stocking with a short leg. 3. A warm inner sole for a shoe. --Simmonds.

Meaning of Socks from wikipedia

- typically worn over socks. In ancient times, socks were made from leather or matted animal hair. In the late 16th century, machine-knit socks were first produced...
- Practically, a SOCKS server proxies TCP connections to an arbitrary IP address, and provides a means for UDP packets to be forwarded. A SOCKS server accepts...
- Red socks are red-coloured socks Red socks or Red Socks may also refer to: The "lucky red socks" worn in a public support campaign for yachtsman Sir Peter...
- Hockey socks should not be confused with hockey skate socks which are thin, traditional-style socks worn over the foot (inside the skate). Hockey socks are...
- left office, Socks resided with former Clinton secretary Betty Currie and her husband, owing to continuing conflicts with Buddy. Socks was likely born...
- 2013 Sock!, a 1965 album by saxophonist Gene Ammons Socks (novel), a 1973 children's novel about a cat named Socks Bricker by Beverly Cleary Sock, a 2004...
- Slouch socks, slouchy socks, loose socks or fall down socks are a type of sock featuring a heavy non-elastic upper that may be pushed down into heavy...
- socks, also known as psych ward socks or grippy socks, are socks given to patients at hospitals, psychiatric facilities, and nursing homes. The socks...
- Snow socks (also known as auto socks) are textile alternatives to snow chains. Snow sock devices wrap around the tires of a vehicle to increase traction...
- Smelly socks are socks that have acquired a foul odor due to prolonged wearing on feet. Their odor, which is complex and remains the object of study,...