dry-shod
[ drahy-shod ]
adjective
having or keeping the shoes dry.
Origin of dry-shod
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How to use dry-shod in a sentence
Since daybreak the enemy hath been busied in turning the course of the river, that he may advance to the assault dry shod.
Sarchedon | G. J. (George John) Whyte-MelvilleAt the 236 second ford the whole caravan passed over dry-shod, and only my small white horse broke through and I wet my feet.
Trans-Himalaya, Vol. 2 (of 2) | Sven HedinThe way was prepared, and the enemy had only to march dry-shod to their sanguinary victories.
The War Upon Religion | Rev. Francis A. CunninghamIn less than half an hour it will be easy to walk across dry-shod, and time is evidently no object.
Impressions And Comments | Havelock EllisThere shall be long verandas above and below, where invalids may walk dry-shod, and enjoy open-air recreation in wettest weather.
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