Galosh Definition
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Origin of Galosh
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From Vulgar Latin *galopium, from Ancient Greek καλοπόδιον (kalopodion), diminutive of καλόπους (kalopous, “shoemaker's block”), compound of κᾶλον (kalon, “wood”) and πούς (pous, “foot”). More at holt and foot.
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Middle English galoche wooden-soled shoe from Old French of unknown origin
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From Late Latin gallicula, diminutive of gallica (solea) (“Gallic (sandal)”).
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From Old French galette (“flat round cake”), from galet (“pebble”).
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