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Meaning of pad the hoof | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

Synonym of beat the hoof (“walk; go on foot”).

archaic

Examples

Many who had engaged and dressed for seats in the various conveyances, found themselves necessitated to pad the hoof in all their bravery; and ladies were obliged to walk, on that day, who never imagined they would have so vulgarized their sandaled legs and feet.”
“"If I knew I should not be padding the hoof," he said.”

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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