[ˈstɒkɪŋ], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a woman's garment, typically made of translucent nylon or silk, that fits closely over the foot and leg and is held up by suspenders or an elasticated strip at the upper thigh


Phrases:
- in stocking feet

Origin:
late 16th century: from stock in the dialect sense ‘stocking’ + -ing