- plough-sock
- a plough-share. N.
A glossary of provincial and local words used in England. Francis Grose. 1790.
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sock — a plough share. N … A glossary of provincial and local words used in England
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sole — 1. n. & v. n. 1 the under surface of the foot. 2 the part of a shoe, sock, etc., corresponding to this (esp. excluding the heel). 3 the lower surface or base of an implement, e.g. a plough, golf club head, etc. 4 the floor of a ship s cabin. v.tr … Useful english dictionary
