Boot-grease

noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any of various greasy preparations designed to be applied externally to leather footwear. countable, uncountable

    "He was much pleased at the prospect of the oil he would get from him, turned the heavy creature from one side to the other, fondled him like a baby, and assured me he was a "stunning fat sea-cub," which should be welcomed at home for boot-grease and lamp-oil."

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"He was much pleased at the prospect of the oil he would get from him, turned the heavy creature from one side to the other, fondled him like a baby, and assured me he was a "stunning fat sea-cub," which should be welcomed at home for boot-grease and lamp-oil."

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