non-bootish
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/nɒn-ˈbuːtɪʃ/
(bootish)
not boot-like
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-bootish' originates from the English prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'bootish', which is derived from 'boot', a type of footwear.
Historical Evolution
'bootish' changed from the Old English word 'bōt', which referred to a type of footwear, and eventually became the modern English word 'bootish'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'bootish' meant 'resembling a boot', but with the prefix 'non-', it evolved to mean 'not resembling a boot'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not resembling or characteristic of a boot.
The design was non-bootish, focusing more on comfort than style.
Synonyms
Antonyms
bootish
Last updated: 2025/07/21 09:40