"bobby-sox" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} bobby-sox pl (plural only)
  1. Alternative form of bobby socks. Tags: alt-of, alternative, plural, plural-only Alternative form of: bobby socks
    Sense id: en-bobby-sox-en-noun-0m9j3S3q Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English pluralia tantum

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