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left-footer

British

noun

informal (esp in Ireland and Scotland) a Roman Catholic

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Etymology

Origin of left-footer

C20: from the Northern Irish saying that farm workers in Eire use the left foot to push a spade when digging

Example Sentences

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The left-footer has had an instant impact since being drafted into the team, having had a hand in six goals across his past six appearances for City in all competitions.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2025

Canada’s hopes were all extinguished in the 70th minute when Kramaric set himself up for a left-footer from 14 yards.

From Washington Post • Nov. 27, 2022

He's a left-footer and many times, you will do things in an unorthodox way with your good foot which makes it look really difficult, but you're more comfortable because it's your good foot.

From BBC • Sep. 14, 2022

After a save by Portland goalkeeper Aljaz Ivacic on substitute Ayo Akinola, Bernardeschi scored on curling left-footer in the 85th.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 13, 2022

Brentford rode their luck as De Bruyne smacked a left-footer against the base of the post before Laporte's majestic header was ruled out for a marginal VAR offside decision.

From Reuters • Dec. 29, 2021

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