English

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Etymology

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From field +‎ boot.

Noun

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fieldboot (plural fieldboots)

  1. A kind of riding boot with lacing at the vamp, traditionally worn by officers ranked "field grade" or higher.
    • 1962, James Bassett, Harm's Way, page 298:
      For a trembling split second Eddington's fieldboot poised over the Senator for a kick.