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French
Etymology
Borrowed from Italian scarpino, from scarpa (“shoe”).
Pronunciation
Noun
escarpin m (plural escarpins)
- high-heeled woman's shoe
Usage notes
- used for shoes with stiletto heels and a generally open design. It may be closed- or open-toed and strappy (sandal-like) or simple (court shoe-like). By contrast, heeled shoes with thick soles or with wedge heels are referred to as compensées (platforms), and closed lace-up shoes as bottines (à talon) (ankle boots, booties).
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