booted
Americanadjective
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equipped with or wearing boots.
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Ornithology. (of the tarsus of certain birds) covered with a continuous horny, bootlike sheath.
adjective
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wearing boots
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ornithol
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(of birds) having an undivided tarsus covered with a horny sheath
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(of poultry) having a feathered tarsus
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Etymology
Origin of booted
Example Sentences
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Charles has stripped his brother of his titles and booted him off the Windsor estate, forcing Andrew Mountbatten Windsor to live in a cottage owned by the family in Norfolk.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026
When he was finally set free, the man was booted onto the street with no passport, driver’s license or other personal effects.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026
To add to frustration, some logging on during their time slots last week were booted off and routed to a webpage showing an “Access Denied” message.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
In the wake of Leicester's 36-17 win, all parties apologised, with TNT sorry that the ball was booted and Parling regretting his response to it.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
The hottest girl in the eighth grade came to my house to tutor me, and I booted her off of my property.
From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick
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