Prince Alberts
Meaning
Strips of cloth wrapped around the feet in place of socks, as worn by swagmen. Dated.
Example
The old swaggie had no socks, just a pair of Prince Alberts.
Origin
From the name of Prince Albert, consort of Queen Victoria.
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