"footslave" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: footslaves [plural]
Etymology: foot + slave Etymology templates: {{compound|en|foot|slave}} foot + slave Head templates: {{en-noun}} footslave (plural footslaves)
  1. A slave that travels by foot carrying items for his master.
    Sense id: en-footslave-en-noun-7SmiaDMP Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 70 30
  2. A submissive partner in sadomasochistic practices who licks or fondles the feet of the dominant partner.
    Sense id: en-footslave-en-noun-ur5Tn3u7

Inflected forms

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