boots
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/buːts/
(boot)
footwear or trunk
Etymology
Etymology Information
'boot' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'bote', where 'bote' meant 'a covering for the foot'.
Historical Evolution
'bote' transformed into the Middle English word 'bote', and eventually became the modern English word 'boot'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a covering for the foot', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of footwear that covers the foot and ankle, and sometimes extends up to the knee or hip.
She wore a pair of stylish boots to the party.
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Verb 2
to start up a computer system.
The computer boots up in less than a minute.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42