boots

[boots]

noun

British.

plural

boots 

1. a servant, as at a hotel, who blacks or polishes shoes and boots.

boots

/ buːts /

noun

1. (formerly) a shoeblack who cleans the guests' shoes in a hotel

Word History and Origins

Origin of boots¹

First recorded in 1615–25; plural of boot ¹; -s ³

Example Sentences

And it requires the right clothes — mufflers, fur collars, wool caps, big boots, gloves — which communicate coziness even as they underscore the cold.

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The contemporary costumes are more stylish than is customary—although the bowler hats and boots are present.

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Snoeijs played with normal football boots and "just got on with it", only noticing slight differences when she got older.

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The defeated agents run like they’re wearing concrete boots with skates on them as their quarry makes his escape.

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A survey by the charity found 81% of parents it currently helps felt they could not afford warm coats, boots or jumpers for their children.

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