shoeblack

English

noun
Definitions
  • One who cleans and polishes shoes (and boots) as an occupation.

Etymology

Compound from English shoe (type of horseshoe) + English black (dark haired, black haired).

Origin

English

black

Gloss

dark haired, black haired

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