Upon the feet are worn the tabi-thick white socks, which may be called foot-gloves, for there are separate divisions for the toes.
"Peeps at Many Lands: Japan"
John Finnemore
To do so would make their beautiful and spotless mats dirty; so all shoes are left at the door, and they walk about the house in the tabi, the thick glove-like socks.
"Peeps at Many Lands: Japan"
John Finnemore
He lives in the awful Balete tree, And to pass the place you must say "tabi"; If you do not, the Asuang comes at night, And throws big stones till you die of fright.
"Philippine Folklore Stories"
John Maurice Miller