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hobnailed Definition


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hobnail
noun
    1. A short nail with a large strong head for protecting the soles of boots, shoes and horseshoes. Also as adj.
      Example: hobnail boots
Derivative: hobnailed
adj
    Etymology: 16c: from an old meaning of hob1, meaning ‘peg or pin'.



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