"highlow" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: highlows [plural]
Etymology: high + low Etymology templates: {{compound|en|high|low}} high + low Head templates: {{en-noun}} highlow (plural highlows)
  1. An article of men's footwear, typically made of leather, lower in height than a boot, rising just above the ankle, with laces in the front. Categories (topical): Footwear Synonyms: high-low

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