socklessness

socklessness

English

Etymology

    From sockless + -ness.

    Noun

    socklessness (uncountable)

    1. The state of being sockless, not wearing socks.
      • 2000, Timon Screech, The Shogun's Painted Culture: fear and creativity in the Japanese states, 1760-1829[1], page 117:
        'crisp white socks worn brand new each day in summer' were abandoned for buff, washable options, or even reckless socklessness, including in winter;