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galosh Definition

ga·losh or galoshe ga·loshe′ (gə läs̸h′)

noun

  1. an overshoe, esp. a high, warmly lined overshoe of rubber and fabric: usually used in pl.
  2. Obsolete any heavy shoe or boot

Etymology: ME galoche < OFr < ML galochium, shoe with a wooden sole < VL *calopus < Gr kalopous, lit., wooden foot < kalon, wood + pous, foot

galosh Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • wear: He is approximately 43 cm from head to toe and wears black galoshes.

Adjective modifier

  • black: He is approximately 43 cm from head to toe and wears black galoshes.

Noun used with modifier

  • rubber: Heavy rubber galoshes complete the mandatory outfit, slowing even the fittest soldiers ' advance to a walk.

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