jackboot
2 synonyms for jackboot, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A shiny leather military boot reaching the calf, linked to German soldiers of the Second World War.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Came from Old French jaque (“coat of mail”).
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