blakey
Meanings
noun
- A metal stud or plate fixed to the sole or heel of a shoe to prevent excessive wear.
name
- A surname.
noun
- Alternative form of blakey (“metal shoe reinforcement”).
Word forms
Etymology
From Blakey, a brand name of cast-iron shoe protectors invented in 1880 by John Blakey.
Synonyms
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