netherstock

netherstock
\\ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌstäk\ noun
Etymology: nether + stock (stocking)
: stocking; specifically : a 16th century stocking reaching above the knee and worn with upperstocks

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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