overshoe

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English

Etymology

From over- +‎ shoe.

Pronunciation

  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈoʊvəɹˌʃuː/
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Noun

overshoe (plural overshoes)

  1. A shoe worn over an ordinary shoe, as:
    1. To protect from water or mud.
      Hyponym: overboot
      • 1899, Kate Chopin, The Awakening:
        “I will take some brandy,” said Edna, shivering as she removed her gloves and overshoes.
    2. To prevent damage to a floor.
      Synonyms: bootee, bootie

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