chaussure

chaus·sure

noun \shō-ˈsuer\

plural chaussures\same\

Definition of CHAUSSURE

1

: footgear

2

plural : shoes

Origin of CHAUSSURE

Middle English chaucer, from Anglo-French chausure, from Old French chaucier to put on footwear, from Latin calceare, from calceus shoe — more at calzone

First Known Use: 14th century