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the mark or impression made by a foot
  • saw muddy footsteps on the just-cleaned stairs

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The first known use of footstep was in the 13th century

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“Footstep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/footstep. Accessed 6 Mar. 2021.

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