slow-footed
[sloh-foo t-id]
- proceeding at a slow pace.
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Origin of slow-footed
First recorded in 1635–45
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Historical Examples
Though they may be slow-footed, they have sure noses and deep-mouthed fangs.
Expositions of Holy ScriptureAlexander Maclaren
A fat-bellied, slow-footed cousin will you find when you come for me.
The VintageEdward Frederic Benson
The slow-footed dawn came and found him worn and discouraged.
Robert Annys: Poor PriestAnnie Nathan Meyer
Those minutes were slow-footed, but at last he closed the watch with a snap.
Cynthia's ChauffeurLouis Tracy
But the old mare was a slow-footed animal; and Ducklow had no whip.