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Lace-Up

/ˈleɪs.ʌp/
adjectivenounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Describing a type of shoe or garment that is fastened with laces.

    "She wore a pair of stylish lace-up boots to the party."
As noun
  1. 1

    A shoe or garment that is fastened with laces.

    "He prefers lace-ups over slip-ons for better support."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'lace-up' originates from the combination of 'lace', which comes from the Old French 'lacier', meaning 'to fasten', and 'up', indicating the action of securing or tightening. This compound term has evolved to describe footwear or garments that are secured with laces, becoming common in English usage since the 19th century.

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