shoemaker

shoemaker
shoemaking, n.
/shooh"may"keuhr/, n.
a person who makes or mends shoes.
[1350-1400; ME; see SHOE, MAKER]

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(as used in expressions)
Shoemaker Bill
William Lee Shoemaker
Shoemaker Levy 9

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