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Webster 1913 Edition

Shoeblack

Shoe′blackˊ

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Noun.

One who polishes shoes; same as

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Webster 1828 Edition

Shoeblack

SHOEBLACK

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Noun.

[shoe and black.] A person that cleans shoes.

Definition 2024

shoeblack

shoeblack

English

Noun

shoeblack ‎(plural shoeblacks)

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

Synonyms

(cleaner of shoes and boots): bootblack, boots, shoeshine boy, shoeshine girl, shoeshiner

Derived terms

shoeblackplant, shoeblack plant

Translations

shoeshiner — see shoeshiner

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