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762 words match “FOOT”

FOOTHALT n.
A disease affecting the feet of sheep.
FOOTHILL n.
A low hill at the foot of highe
FOOTHOLD n.
A holding with the feet; firm L'Estrange.
FOOTHOOK n.
See Futtock.
FOOTHOT adv.
ily; immediately; instantly; on the spot; hotfloot. Gower. Custance have they taken anon, foothot. Chaucer.
FOOTING n. 9 definitions
Ground for the foot; place for the foot to rest on; firm foundation to stand on. In ascent, every stfooting and help to the next. Holder.
FOOTLESS a.
Having no feet.
FOOTLICKER n.
A sycophant; a fawner; a toady. Cf. Bootlick. Shak.
FOOTLIGHT n.
lights in the front of the stage in a theater, etc., and on a level therewith. Before the footlights, upon the stage; -- hence, in the capacity of an actor.
FOOTMAN n. 5 definitions
A soldier who marches and fights on foot; a foot soldier.
FOOTMANSHIP n.
Art or skill of a footman.
FOOTMARK n.
A footprint; a track or vestige. Coleridge.
FOOTNOTE n.
A note of reference or comment at the foot of a page.
FOOTPACE n. 2 definitions
A walking pace or step.
FOOTPAD n.
A highwayman or robber on foot.
FOOTPATH n.
A narrow path or way for pedestrains only; a footway.
FOOTPLATE n.
See Footboard (a).
FOOTPRINT n.
The impression of the foot; a trace or footmark; as, "Footprints of the Creator."
FOOTROPE n. 2 definitions
The rope rigged below a yard, upon which men stand when reefing or furling; -- formerly called a horse.
FOOTS n.
The settlings of oil, molasses, etc., at the bottom of a barrel or hogshead. Simmonds.
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