also foot-note, 1841, from foot (n.) "lower end of a document" (1660s) + note (n.). So called from its original position at the foot of a page. Also sometimes formerly bottom note. As a verb, from 1864. Related: Footnoted; footnoting.
footless
footlights
foot-locker
footloose
footman
footnote
footpad
foot-path
footprint
foot-race
foot-rail
