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What are "Stockings" - Definition & Explanation
Last Updated on: 14-Mar-2023 (1 year, 1 month, 11 days ago)
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Stockings
A stocking is a close-fitting, elastic garment covering the foot and lower part of the leg, but usually not intended to conceal the leg. It was formerly made of woven cloth but now of knitted wool, silk, cotton or nylon.
Stockings
Hosiery providing coverage from over the knee or mid-thigh to the toes.

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