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jackboot

Jackboot (noun) means a glossy leather calf-covering military boot, commonly associated with German soldiers of the WWII era.

noun
1
A glossy leather calf-covering military boot, commonly associated with German soldiers of the WWII era.
2
The spirit that motivates a totalitarian or overly militaristic regime or policy.
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Etymology

From Old French jaque (“coat of mail”).

Rhymes for jackboot

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of jackboot?

"jackboot" (noun) means a glossy leather calf-covering military boot, commonly associated with German soldiers of the WWII era.

What are the different meanings of jackboot?

"jackboot" has 2 main meanings: 1. A glossy leather calf-covering military boot, commonly associated with German soldiers of the WWII era; 2. The spirit that motivates a totalitarian or overly militaristic regime or policy.

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