galosh
Americannoun
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a waterproof overshoe, especially a high one.
Etymology
Origin of galosh
1325–75; Middle English < Old French galoche, of obscure origin
Example Sentences
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To Thurber's city editor, the pattern of a perfect lead for all stories whatsoever was: "John Holtsapple, 63, prominent Columbus galosh manufacturer, died of complications last night at his home, 396 N. Persimmon Blvd."
From Time Magazine Archive
But these guys aren't smooth criminals; they go nuts trying to put on a galosh or scrape the ice off their windshield.
From Time Magazine Archive
Instead of studying, the 16-year-old Teng got a job in a Paris galosh factory.
From Time Magazine Archive
A galosh that gets petted, grows beautiful hair.
From FreeChildrenStories.com Collection by Errico, Daniel
Though shod with the useful galosh, I’m racked with rheumatical pain— I think that a Ballade is bosh!
From Bevis The Story of a Boy by Jefferies, Richard
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