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—French-heeled, adj.a high, curved heel, characterized by a heel breast curving into a shank, used on women's shoes. Cf. Spanish heel.[1655-65]
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French heel
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French heel — French′ heel′ n. clo a high curved heel used on women s shoes • Etymology: 1655–65 … From formal English to slang
French heel — n. a curved high heel on a woman s shoe … English World dictionary
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spanish heel — noun Usage: usually capitalized S : a high leather covered wooden heel having a straight breast compare cuban heel, french heel, spike heel * * * a high, curved heel with a straight heel breast, used on women s shoes. Cf. French heel. * * *… … Useful english dictionary
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