half boot

noun

1. a boot reaching about halfway to the knee.

half-boot

noun

1. a boot reaching to the midcalf

Word History and Origins

Origin of half boot¹

First recorded in 1780–90

Example Sentences

I ventured to express my doubts; Tom whipped off his half-boot, turned down his sock, and exclaimed triumphantly, "Look at that!"

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