"slue-footed" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more slue-footed [comparative], most slue-footed [superlative]
Etymology: From slue + footed. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|slue|footed}} slue + footed Head templates: {{en-adj}} slue-footed (comparative more slue-footed, superlative most slue-footed)
  1. (Canada, US) Having feet that are large and turn outwards or are otherwise awry, awkward, or clumsy. Tags: Canada, US Synonyms: slew-footed

Alternative forms

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