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a knee-high boot of black or brown leather, without fastenings, forming part of a riding habit.[1850-55]
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Riding boot — Riding boots are boots made to be used for horseback riding. The classic boot comes high enough up the leg to prevent the leathers of the saddle from pinching the leg of the rider, has a sturdy toe to protect the rider s foot when on the ground,… … Wikipedia
riding boot — noun a boot without laces that is worn for riding horses; part of a riding habit (Freq. 2) • Hypernyms: ↑boot • Hyponyms: ↑jodhpur, ↑jodhpur boot, ↑jodhpur shoe • Part Holonyms: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
riding boot — /ˈraɪdɪŋ but/ (say ruyding booht) noun a close fitting leather boot, worn as part of a riding habit …
boot — boot1 [bo͞ot] n. [ME & OFr bote] 1. a) a protective covering of leather, rubber, cloth, etc., for the foot and part or all of the leg [riding boot] b) an overshoe c) a man s shoe reaching at least to the ankle 2. a boot shaped instrum … English World dictionary
Boot — A boot is a type of shoe that covers at least the foot and the ankle and sometimes extends up to the knee or even the hip. Most have a heel that is clearly distinguishable from the rest of the sole, even if the two are made of one piece.… … Wikipedia
boot — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. footwear, shoe; Hessian boot; blucher, hip or jack boot; seven league boot; brogan, buskin, chukka. See clothing. v. t., slang, kick out, dismiss, give the boot. See ejection. to boot II (Roget s IV)… … English dictionary for students
riding habit — noun attire that is typically worn by a horseback rider (especially a woman s attire) • Syn: ↑habit • Hypernyms: ↑attire, ↑garb, ↑dress • Part Meronyms: ↑jodhpurs, ↑jodhpur breeches, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
Boot — Boot, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Booted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Booting}.] 1. To put boots on, esp. for riding. [1913 Webster] Coated and booted for it. B. Jonson. [1913 Webster] 2. To punish by kicking with a booted foot. [U. S.] [1913 Webster] [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
boot — boot1 [ but ] noun count *** 1. ) a type of shoe that covers all of your foot and part of your leg. You often wear boots to protect your feet and legs, for example from snow or rain: walking/hiking/riding/ski boots: a new pair of ski boots… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
boot — [[t]bu͟ːt[/t]] ♦♦♦ boots, booting, booted 1) N COUNT Boots are shoes that cover your whole foot and the lower part of your leg. → See also wellington He sat in a kitchen chair, reached down and pulled off his boots... He was wearing riding pants … English dictionary
