Bootikin
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbuːtɪkɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Bootikin is a noun meaning A covering for the foot or hand, worn as a cure for the gout.
Meaning
A covering for the foot or hand, worn as a cure for the gout.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) A small boot or gaiter.
- (obsolete) The boot (torture device).
Example Sentences
June 22, 1772, Horace Walpole, letter to the Hon. H. S. Conway I tired myself with walking on Friday; the gout came on Saturday in my foot; yesterday I kept my bed till four o’ clock and my room all day—but with wrapping myself all over with bootikins, I have scarce had any pain.
Word Forms
- bootikins
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include buskin, brodkin, brodekin, brodequin, boot, bootwear.
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