galosh

galosh


ga·losh    Audio Help   (gə-lŏsh')   

n.  
  1. A waterproof overshoe.

  2. Obsolete A sturdy heavy-soled boot or shoe.


[Middle English galoche, wooden soled shoe, from Old French.]
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