1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar TongueRegency Word Wednesday October 21, 2015June 10, 2015 Cora Lee Shoemaker’s Stocks “New, or straight shoes. I was in the shoemaker’s stocks; i.e. had on a new pair of shoes that were too small for me.” Share this:FacebookTwitterPinterestMoreRedditTumblrEmailPrintLike this:Like Loading... Related