socklessness

English

Etymology

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 (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;
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