half boot


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half boot

n.
A low boot extending just above the ankle.

half′ boot`


n.
a boot reaching about halfway to the knee.
[1780–90]
ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.half boot - a boot reaching halfway up to the kneehalf boot - a boot reaching halfway up to the knee
buskin, combat boot, desert boot, top boot
boot - footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
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The man who growled out these words, was a stoutly-built fellow of about five-and-thirty, in a black velveteen coat, very soiled drab breeches, lace-up half boots, and grey cotton stockings which inclosed a bulky pair of legs, with large swelling calves;--the kind of legs, which in such costume, always look in an unfinished and incomplete state without a set of fetters to garnish them.
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Two tenders for the supply of (a) safety half boot footwear, also (b) gabardin suits & jackets.
Supply of (a) safety half boot footwear, also (b) gabardin suits & jackets
The wellies, available in three styles being the RHS digger clog, costing pounds 20, the digger half boot, which cost pounds 30 and the digger boot, pounds 40, have already proved popular among discerning gardeners.
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Sosa's purchase included Tiler, a distinctive black half boot in calf with signature Bally "B" buckle; Tilman, a modern, black slip-on loafer with nickel finish details; and Cenon a deep brown calf skin shoe with signature buckle.
ADVISORY/Sammy Sosa Celebrates In Bally
Two tenders for the supply of (a) two double cabin quarter trucks duly air conditioned of 2013 year model, also (b) brown half boot safety footwear of EN ISO 20345: 2004.
Supply of (a) two double cabin quarter trucks duly air conditioned of 2013 year model, also (b) brown half boot safety footwear of EN ISO 20345: 2004
He didn't half boot it because he got out of my sight," said Mark, who lives in Guisborough and delivers to Acklam, Linthorpe and Whinney Banks in Middlesbrough .
MILKMAN HAS BOTTLE! Brave Mark tells of chase with armed burglar: GOLD TOP MILKIE!: Police praise for hero

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