"footwarmer" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: footwarmers [plural]
Etymology: From foot + warmer. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|foot|warmer}} foot + warmer Head templates: {{en-noun}} footwarmer (plural footwarmers)
  1. Something used to keep the feet warm, especially during a journey. Synonyms: foot heater Hyponyms: foot stove Translations (Translations): scaldapiedi (Italian), escalfeta [feminine] (Portuguese)
    Sense id: en-footwarmer-en-noun-MTsledKH Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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