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

The judges found that the law in question requires “a great level of deference” to the president to decide when protest flashes into rebellion, and whether boots on the ground are warranted in response.

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Now, with the next Ashes on the horizon, the first in almost two decades without Broad in the England team, he has no urge to "lace the boots up" and confront Australia once more.

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Gus, who has been described as an adventurous but shy boy, was last seen wearing a grey hat, light grey long pants, boots and a blue long-sleeve T-shirt featuring a yellow Minion character.

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"In the show he's a bit big for his boots," Aya said.

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The more bizarre the ensemble — jackets over skirts over pants over boots — the less anyone would notice the person wearing it.

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