cat-foot

[kat-foo t] /ˈkætˌfʊt/

verb (used without object)

to move in the soft, stealthy manner of a cat; pussyfoot.

Origin of cat-foot

1590-1600

First recorded in 1590-1600; cat + foot

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Be off, old pray-lip—off, and take with you Your cat-foot peace and milky piety!

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