tenderfoot
The origin and history of tenderfoot.
Etymology
Formed from tender and foot, referring to the delicate feet of newcomers to ranching or mining areas. First recorded in 1866.
The origin and history of tenderfoot.
Formed from tender and foot, referring to the delicate feet of newcomers to ranching or mining areas. First recorded in 1866.
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