A sock is a piece of clothing worn on the feet and often covering the ankle or some part of the calf. Some types of shoes or boots are typically worn over socks. In ancient times, socks were made from leather or matted animal hair. In the late 16th century, machine-knit socks were first produced. Until the 1800s, both man-made and machine-knit socks were manufactured, but the latter technique become more common in the 19th century.
The modern English word sock is derived from the Old English word socc, meaning light slipper. This comes from the Latin soccus, a term to describe a light, low-heeled shoe worn by Roman comic actors, and deriving from the Ancient Greek word sykchos.
Throughout history, socks have reflected changing fashions and cultures, as well as the styles of the people who wear them. In fact, hosiery might be considered an economic indicator, since the stock market is said to rise and fall in tandem with hemlines.
The term hosiery comes from the Anglo-Saxon hossan or hose, which meant a complete covering of the leg. Hossa referred to a light trouser. The term stocking was originally stoka or stump. The Anglo-Saxon term stocks meant a restraint or enclosure. The term sock comes from the Greek sykhos, which referred to a soft, low shoe. The Romans, who adapted many ancient Greek concepts, changed the word to soccus, which the Anglo-Saxons transformed to socc, and the rest is history. Today, hosiery refers to a wide range of articles, including hosiery, stockings, and socks.
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