hobbling

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Hobbling is one those things that seem to pop up occasionally in cultures, from the foot binding in China to the hobble skirts in the U.S. during the early 1900s. Perhaps there's been a resurgence in the practice in the form of leaving many women's fashions pocket-less.

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hobbling woman: "Oh, rats! This outfit doesn't have any pockets!" man: "Never fear, my dear, your things will be safe in my pockets." caption: 21st Century Hobbling