stock·ing 
/ˈstɑ:kɪŋ/ noun
plural stock·ings /ˈstɑ:kɪŋ/ noun [count] 1 : a close-fitting usually long covering for the foot and leg
▪ a pair of wool stockings 2 : a covering for the foot and ankle : sock 3 : a decorative pouch shaped like a large sock that is used for holding gifts at Christmas
▪ The children hung their (Christmas) stockings on the mantel.
▪ a pair of wool stockings
▪ The children hung their (Christmas) stockings on the mantel.
in your stockinged/stocking feet
: wearing socks but not shoes
▪ Don't go outside in your stocking feet!
▪ Don't go outside in your stocking feet!
