1. Plural of footcloth; cloths placed on the floor or ground to cover or protect the feet, or decorative cloths used as floor coverings in front of a seat or altar.
Usage: Often historical or ceremonial in context; Can refer to small rugs or mats placed before furniture

Examples

• The church placed ornate footcloths before the altar for the ceremony.
• Medieval nobles used rich footcloths to decorate the floors of their chambers.
• The footcloths in the throne room were woven with gold thread.
• She arranged several footcloths to protect the wooden floors from wear.
• The footcloths added warmth and elegance to the grand hall.