"footwarmer" meaning in English

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Noun

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 warmer, foot-warmer, foot heater Hyponyms: foot stove Translations (Translations): scaldapiedi (Italian), escalfeta [feminine] (Portuguese)

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