Stocking (noun)

1. A close-fitting, typically knitted covering for the foot and leg, worn inside a shoe or boot.
2. A similar garment worn by women over tights or stockings.

Origin:

Middle english: from old english stoccing "a stocking", of germanic origin; related to dutch sok and german strumpf, also to stock.

Examples:

1. She was wearing a red dress and black stockings.
2. He had on a suit and white stockings.
3. The store has a large selection of stockings in various colors and designs.
4. She had to buy new stockings as her old ones were full of holes.
5. Stockings are a common gift during the holiday season.