galosh


ga·losh

noun \gə-ˈläsh\

Definition of GALOSH

1
obsolete : a shoe with a heavy sole
2
: a high overshoe worn especially in snow and slush
ga·loshed \-ˈläsht\ adjective

Origin of GALOSH

Middle English galoche, from Middle French
First Known Use: 14th century

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