French heel
noun
a high, curved heel, characterized by a heel breast curving into a shank, used on women's shoes.
French-heeled
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a word derived from
French heel.
Example Sentences
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I expect to die in French-heeled pumps and embroidered silk stockings and the finest, silliest silk things ever put in a show window to tempt the soul of a woman.
From The Trail of the White Mule by B. M. Bower
Fortunately, it is not necessary to wear French-heeled shoes in order to have pretty feet.
From The Art of Stage Dancing The Story of a Beautiful and Profitable Profession by Ned Wayburn
I want to sound a warning about French-heeled shoes and high-heeled shoes in general, such as ladies find so fashionable.
From The Art of Stage Dancing The Story of a Beautiful and Profitable Profession by Ned Wayburn
Gila Dare, in her very most startling costume, lavishly plastered with costly fur, and high-laced, French-heeled boots, came tripping down her father's steps to the limousine.
From The Witness by Grace Livingston Hill Lutz
It was the kind of kimono that is associated with straw-colored hair, and French-heeled shoes, and over-fed dogs at the end of a leash.
From Roast Beef, Medium by Edna Ferber
