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footgear

American  
[foot-geer] / ˈfʊtˌgɪər /

noun

  1. covering for the feet, foot, as shoes, boots, etc.


footgear British  
/ ˈfʊtˌɡɪə /

noun

  1. another name for footwear

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Etymology

Origin of footgear

First recorded in 1830–40; foot + gear

Example Sentences

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Then she took off her own footgear and wiggled her bare toes.

From Literature

He’s working with wet footballs and determining his best footgear while getting ready for another potentially big day in messy weather.

From Los Angeles Times

He’s working with wet footballs, determining his best footgear and getting ready for another potentially big day in messy weather.

From Washington Times

At Pulefen Farm we were, as I said, underfed for the work we did, and our clothing, particularly our footgear, was completely inadequate for that winter climate.

From Literature

“This is a farewell kiss from the Iraqi people, you dog,” he shouted in Arabic while throwing his footgear.

From Washington Times