noun

galosh

Galosh (noun) means an overshoe or boot worn in wet weather:.

noun

An overshoe or boot worn in wet weather:

A waterproof overshoe used to provide protection from rain or snow.

A waterproof rubber boot, intended to be worn in wet or muddy conditions.

A gaiter, or legging, covering the upper part of the shoe and part of the leg.

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Etymology

From Middle English galoche, from Old French galoche (“a shoe with a wooden sole”), but its further history is uncertain. further theories * From Vulgar Latin *galopium or Late Latin calopedia (“a wooden shoe; a shoe with a wooden sole”), from Ancient Greek κᾱλοπόδιον (kālopódion), diminutive of κᾱλόπους (kālópous, “shoemaker's block”), compound of κᾶλον (kâlon, “wood”) and πούς (poús, “foot”). (More at holt and foot.) * From Late Latin gallicula, diminutive of Latin gallica (solea) (“Gallic (sandal)”). * From Old French galette (“flat round cake”), from galet (“pebble”).

Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of galosh?

"galosh" (noun) means an overshoe or boot worn in wet weather:.

What are the different meanings of galosh?

"galosh" has 3 main meanings: 1. An overshoe or boot worn in wet weather:; 2. A waterproof overshoe used to provide protection from rain or snow; 3. A waterproof rubber boot, intended to be worn in wet or muddy conditions.