footcloths

/ˈfʊtˌklɔθs/
noun
  1. Pieces of cloth worn wrapped around the feet, used historically as socks or for protection.
    • The hiker used clean footcloths to keep his feet dry during the long march.
    • In some cultures, footcloths were a common part of traditional footwear.
    • Soldiers in the past often wore footcloths instead of socks to prevent blisters.
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