"blakey" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: blakeys [plural]
Etymology: From Blakey, a brand name of cast-iron shoe protectors invented in 1880 by John Blakey. Head templates: {{en-noun}} blakey (plural blakeys)
  1. A metal stud or plate fixed to the sole or heel of a shoe to prevent excessive wear. Synonyms: seg Coordinate_terms: hobnail
    Sense id: en-blakey-en-noun-LifcRCIF Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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