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Etymology

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From Dutch stevel, late Middle Dutch stēvele, ultimately from Old French estival or estivel. Likely reinforced by Dutch Low Saxon stevel, German Low German Stevel or German Stiefel.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈstiə̯vəl/
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Noun

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stewel (plural stewels)

  1. boot (footwear)
  2. ankle boot