sure-footed
|sure-foot-ed|
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/ˈʃʊrˌfʊtɪd/
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/ˈʃɔːˌfʊtɪd/
stable footing
Etymology
Etymology Information
'sure-footed' originates from Middle English, combining 'sure' meaning 'certain' and 'footed' meaning 'having feet'.
Historical Evolution
'sure-footed' evolved from the Middle English term 'surefoted', which combined 'sure' and 'footed'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having a secure footing', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/05/02 16:35