Meaning of pad the hoof | Babel Free

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