Coverings for the feet (5)

I believe the answer is:

socks

(Other definitions for socks that I've seen before include "Hard blows" , "Hose" , "Woollen footwear or slang punches" , "Items of hosiery" , "Hits forcefully (colloq.)" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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