zevenmijlslaars

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˌzeː.və(n)ˈmɛi̯lsˈlaːrs/

noun
Definitions
  • (fiction) A seven-league boot boot in fairy tales allowing the wearer to quickly walk large distances.

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish zeven (seven) + Dutch, Flemish mijl (league, Dutch mile)+ Dutch, Flemish laars (boot, footwear).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

laars

Gloss

boot, footwear

Concept
Semantic Field

Clothing and grooming

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

履

Emoji
👢 🥾

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