"Jesus boots" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: En-au-Jesus boots.ogg
Etymology: Facetious misnomer based on the type of footwear (sandals) which Jesus is traditionally held to have worn. Head templates: {{en-noun|p|head=Jesus boots}} Jesus boots pl (plural only)
  1. (slang) Sandals. Tags: plural, plural-only, slang Categories (topical): Footwear

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