savate
9.9
An old, worn shoe
- noun
- /səˈvɑt/
- Archaic
:
zapato viejo
- The museum displayed a savate from the 18th century.
Examples
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She found an old savate in the attic while cleaning out her grandmother's belongings.
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The traveler wore a battered savate that barely protected his foot from the stones.
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After years of use, the savate was little more than scraps of leather and thread.
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He wore an old savate that had seen better days.
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The archaeologists uncovered an ancient savate that indicated the lifestyle of the people who lived there.
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He admired the craftsmanship of the old savate that had been carefully preserved for generations.
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During the historical reenactment, the actor wore a traditional savate to complete his costume.
How Worn
Surface Forms
Etymology
Savate originally meant an 'old shoe' in French, so a savate was literally a worn or battered shoe.