Shoeblack

noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
One who cleans and polishes shoes (and boots) as an occupation.
2
a person who polishes shoes and boots wordnet

Synonyms

bootblack bootblack boots shoeshine boy shoeshine girl shoeshiner

Etymology

From shoe + black.

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shoeblack plant (shoeblackplant

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