Foot" Guards` (?), pl. Infantry soldiers belonging to select regiments
called the Guards. [Eng.]
Foot"halt` (?), n. A disease affecting the feet of sheep.
Foot"hill` (?), n. A low hill at the foot of higher hills or mountains.
Foot"hold` (?), n. A holding with the feet; firm standing; that on
which one may tread or rest securely; footing. L'Estrange.
Foot"hook` (?), n. (Naut.) See Futtock.
Foot"hot` (?), adv. Hastily; immediately; instantly; on the spot;
hotfoot. Gower.
Custance have they taken anon, foothot.
Chaucer.
Foot"ing, n. 1. Ground for the foot; place for the foot to rest on;
firm foundation to stand on.
In ascent, every step gained is a footing and help to the next.
Holder.
2. Standing; position; established place; basis for operation;
permanent settlement; foothold.
As soon as he had obtained a footing at court, the charms of his
manner . . . made him a favorite.
Macaulay.