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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A short sock that extends above the ankle and is often ribbed.

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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition

[From its use by rowers.]

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  • Merriam-Webster dictionary:

    noun

    Date: 1948

    : a short bulky usually ribbed sock

    February 19, 2008