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left-footer

British

noun

informal (esp in Ireland and Scotland) a Roman Catholic

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Etymology

Origin of left-footer

C20: from the Northern Irish saying that farm workers in Eire use the left foot to push a spade when digging

Example Sentences

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Lola Brown is a left-footer for the under-19s but she's an incredible midfielder that can go and attack.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

The left-footer was an All-Pac-12 first-team selection after totaling three goals and two assists this season.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 19, 2023

He's a left-footer and many times, you will do things in an unorthodox way with your good foot which makes it look really difficult, but you're more comfortable because it's your good foot.

From BBC • Sep. 14, 2022

Brentford rode their luck as De Bruyne smacked a left-footer against the base of the post before Laporte's majestic header was ruled out for a marginal VAR offside decision.

From Reuters • Dec. 29, 2021

Lloyd took over from there, scoring a left-footer in first-half stoppage time and winning a one-on-one duel with Australia goalkeeper Teagan Micah.

From Washington Post • Aug. 5, 2021

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