ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Boot-black

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Boot-black is a noun meaning Alternative spelling of bootblack.

Meaning

Alternative spelling of bootblack.

Example Sentences

“Thank you,” said Frank; “now you had better brush your own shoes.” This had not occurred to Dick, for in general the professional boot-black considers his blacking too valuable to expend on his own shoes or boots, if he is fortunate enough to possess a pair.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include jack-boot, sly-boot, moonboot, top-boot, slyboot, shoeshop.

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