square-toes
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of square-toes
First recorded in 1765–75
Example Sentences
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He paused between photo shoots and looked down at his black leather square-toes.
From New York Times ● Jun. 23, 2018
But I should think Nan knows better than to marry a square-toes.
From Dangerous Ages by Macaulay, Rose, Dame
Come, ould square-toes, take a thimbleful of it, and maybe it'll lead you to a better understanding.
From Jack Hinton The Guardsman by Lever, Charles James
"He is doubtless," thought I, "some rich old square-toes, of regular habits, and is now taking exercise after breakfast."
From Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists by Irving, Washington
"I don't say as Gran'dad is a saint, Josie, but he ain't crooked, like Ned—ye kin bank on that—'cause he's a Cragg, an' the Craggs is square-toes even when they're chill'ins."
From Mary Louise in the Country by St. John, James Allen
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