English word sock comes from Late Latin soccus, and later French soc ((butchery) Boston butt. Plowshare.)
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| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| soccus | Late Latin (LL) | |
| soc | French (fra) | (butchery) Boston butt. Plowshare. |
| sock | English (eng) | A ploughshare. |