footgear

[ foot-geer ]

noun

1. covering for the feet, foot, as shoes, boots, etc.

footgear

/ ˈfʊtˌɡɪə /

noun

1. another name for footwear

Word History and Origins

Origin of footgear¹

First recorded in 1830–40; foot + gear

Example Sentences

A black business outfit, including headgear and footgear, bore witness to the cracksman's foresight.

From Project Gutenberg

Ray had been caring for my feet very attentively, but it took me nearly two hours to get on my footgear.

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He was girt with the somen, was shod with the ceremonious wooden footgear, and pearls hung from his ears.

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I found the Hannaford ventilated rubber boot the most comfortable and perfect footgear I have ever worn.

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This footgear is little in favor here with white hunters, owing to there being so much rainfall, and so much wading to do.

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Related Words

• boot
• cleat
• cowboy boot
• loafer
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• sneaker
• tennis shoe