Shoebite

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A blister caused by the chafing of a shoe or boot. India, countable, uncountable

    "The sepoys have suffered in many cases from shoebite or blistered feet, but they rarely require treatment in hospital. They are excused from wearing boots until the blister heals."

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"The sepoys have suffered in many cases from shoebite or blistered feet, but they rarely require treatment in hospital. They are excused from wearing boots until the blister heals."

Etymology

From shoe + bite.

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