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top boot

n.
A high boot usually having its upper part made of a different material or with leather of a contrasting color or texture.
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top boot

n
(Clothing & Fashion) a high boot, often with a decorative or contrasting upper section
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top′ boot`


n.
a high boot, esp. one having a cuff of a different material, color, etc., from the rest of the boot.
[1760–70]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.top boot - a boot reaching halfway up to the kneetop boot - a boot reaching halfway up to the knee
buskin, combat boot, desert boot, half boot
boot - footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
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