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boots

[boots] / buts /
NOUN
heavy, often tall, shoe
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According to the affidavit, Dale asked to be wrapped “like a mummy” with plastic wrap, and to glue a pair of women’s boots to his feet.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

He celebrated the affair wearing a spectacular getup largely sourced from Colombian fashion designer Adriana Kanal of KNL Style: padded, black-and-white wings over a latex vest, a fishnetted top and sky-high platform boots.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Not since the legendary Fred Trueman hung up his international cricket boots in 1965 has any England bowler taken that many Test wickets at a better average.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

"I want to have a good future," Conde said as he worked in plastic boots and gloves among the banana plants.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Later, at the football match, Matthew produced—to our collective envy—a new football and a pair of studded boots he said Jack of Diamonds had given him on his last visit.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo



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