Shoemaker

Definitions

1. A surname originating as an occupation.
2. A person who makes shoes.
3. The threadfish.
4. A fish, Elagatis pinnulatis, the runner.

Equivalents

Examples

“He especially recommended the only shoemaker who, to his mind⟳, had an idea of making a shoe; and Lucy had at least half-a-dozen pair made, fitted, and descanted upon, before he was satisfied that they did justice to the shape⟳ of her foot, which proved extremely good when it was properly chaussé.”

“The diseases of shoemakers receive⟳ attention as well as the toxicology of shoepolish.”

“The town records show⟳ a hosier, a shoemaker, and a soapmaker in position to sell⟳ their wares to visitors[.]”

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