tough-footed
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/tʌf ˈfʊtɪd/
strong feet
Etymology
Etymology Information
'tough-footed' originates from the combination of 'tough' and 'footed', where 'tough' meant 'strong' and 'footed' referred to having feet.
Historical Evolution
'tough' and 'footed' were combined in English to describe someone or something with strong feet.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having strong feet', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/04/21 16:57