"squaretoes" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: squaretoes [plural]
Etymology: From square + toes. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|square|toes}} square + toes Head templates: {{en-noun|squaretoes}} squaretoes (plural squaretoes)
  1. (dated, derogatory or humorous) A stuffy or precise person. Tags: dated, derogatory, humorous Related terms: square-toed
    Sense id: en-squaretoes-en-noun-NaZTr243 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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