Bootmaker

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A maker of boots; a cobbler.

    ""He was one of those men," said Isabella, "who have no separate existence from their tailor, unless, indeed, a portion be claimed by the glover and bootmaker. I should as soon think of marrying a suit of clothes.""

  2. 2
    a maker of boots wordnet

Example

More examples

"In the matter of boots, I refer to the authority of the bootmaker; concerning houses, canals, or railroads, I consult that of the architect or engineer."

Etymology

From boot + maker.

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