ˈsɒkmɛn

Definitions

1. noun

In some fantasy settings, particularly in the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, members of the Servants of the Socks, a group of servants who serve the Lord of the Socks.

“The hobbit encountered the sockmen guarding the entrance to the hidden realm.”

2. noun

In informal contexts, a colloquial or humorous term for people who collect or are enthusiastic about socks.

“The sockmen at the festival had an impressive collection of handmade socks.”