Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at shoe, maker
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"There's a bit of everybody here," says shoemaker Chris Francis, the custodian of the famous feet molds.
From Barron's • Oct. 26, 2025
A shoemaker in town constructed the ball out of double-twisted woolen yarn, covered in calf’s skin.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 24, 2025
UK call-centre firm Ventrica, which works with brands such as shoemaker Clarks, fashion chain New Look and McDonald's, opened an operation in South Africa in 2022.
From BBC • Oct. 22, 2025
The shoemaker occasionally made house calls, but his customers mostly came to him.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 24, 2025
The mayor, two doctors, a shoemaker, a tailor, a chandler, a gunsmith, a drummer, and a fifer were all charged with treason and a host of other offenses.
From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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