To foot a bill, to pay it. [Colloq.] -- To foot it, to walk; also, to
dance.
If you are for a merry jaunt, I'll try, for once, who can foot it
farthest.
Dryden.
Foot"ball` (?), n. An inflated ball to be kicked in sport, usually made
in India rubber, or a bladder incased in Leather. Waller.
2. The game of kicking the football by opposing parties of players
between goals. Arbuthnot.