"sure-footed" meaning in All languages combined

See sure-footed on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more sure-footed [comparative], most sure-footed [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} sure-footed (comparative more sure-footed, superlative most sure-footed)
  1. Alternative form of surefooted Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: surefooted
    Sense id: en-sure-footed-en-adj-6C0PMXUc Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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