footsore

[ foot-sawr, -sohr ]

adjective

1. having sore or tender feet, foot, as from much walking.

footsore

/ ˈfʊtˌsɔː /

adjective

1. having sore or tired feet, esp from much walking

Derived Forms

• ˈfootˌsoreness, noun

Other Words From

• footsoreness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of footsore¹

First recorded in 1710–20; foot + sore

Example Sentences

They returned six days later, footsore and lame, with loads of from fifty to eighty pounds.

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Gladys, the younger girl, suffered most, but both were weak and footsore and generally incapable of much exertion.

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Through incredible perils and fatigues, footsore and emaciated, you arrive at last in the States called Free.

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After a struggle of thirteen miles over rough ice we came, footsore and worn out, to Aladdin's Cave.

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The army trailed through the dust, and lay down at night footsore, weary and sick.

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