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Brit.pump2.[1880-85; so called from the fact that high-heeled shoes were first worn in royal courts]
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Court shoe — Court shoes (British English) or pumps (American English) are shoes with a low cut front and usually without a fastening. However, some have ankle straps. They are usually worn by women, but are still traditional menswear in some formal… … Wikipedia
court shoe — n BrE a type of plain formal shoe worn by women American Equivalent: pump … Dictionary of contemporary English
court shoe — ► NOUN Brit. ▪ a woman s plain, lightweight shoe that has a low cut upper and no fastening … English terms dictionary
court shoe — court ,shoe noun count BRITISH a PUMP worn by a woman on her foot … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
court shoe — n. Brit. PUMP2 … English World dictionary
court shoe — noun Etymology: so called from its use as a part of court dress Britain : pump III * * * Brit. pump2. [1880 85; so called from the fact that high heeled shoes were first worn in royal courts] * * * court shoe noun A low cut ladies shoe without… … Useful english dictionary
court shoe — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms court shoe : singular court shoe plural court shoes British a very plain type of woman s shoe with a small heel and no fastening. The American word is pump … English dictionary
court shoe — court shoes N COUNT Court shoes are women s shoes that do not cover the top part of the foot and are usually made of plain leather with no design. [BRIT] (in AM, use pumps) … English dictionary
court shoe — noun A shoe with no fastening and a low cut front, formerly worn by men in formal situations but now usually with reference to womens footwear … Wiktionary
court shoe — pump, low cut shoe … English contemporary dictionary
court shoe — noun Brit. a woman s plain, lightweight shoe that has a low cut upper and no fastening … English new terms dictionary
