Jemima
Jemima (noun) means a boot with elastic side panels instead of laces or buckles, allowing it to be pulled straight on. Example: “She kept an old pair of jemimas by the back door for gardening.”
How to use Jemima
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA dated British term for an elastic-sided boot, more commonly called a "Chelsea boot" today.
Old-fashioned and regional (British); most modern speakers would say "Chelsea boot" instead.
Word forms
Jemimas plural
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Etymology
From the given name Jemima, borrowed from Hebrew (meaning roughly "dove"); the boot sense arose by association rather than any direct link to the name's meaning.
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What does “Jemima” mean?
The word “Jemima” means a boot with elastic side panels instead of laces or buckles, allowing it to be pulled straight on. In plain terms, a dated British term for an elastic-sided boot, more commonly called a "Chelsea boot" today.
How do you pronounce “Jemima”?
“Jemima” is pronounced juh-MEYE-muh (/d͡ʒəˈmaɪmə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Jemima” in a sentence?
Here is “Jemima” used in a sentence: “She kept an old pair of jemimas by the back door for gardening.”
What part of speech is “Jemima”?
“Jemima” is a noun.
Where does the word “Jemima” come from?
The word “Jemima” comes from Hebrew. From the given name Jemima, borrowed from Hebrew (meaning roughly "dove"); the boot sense arose by association rather than any direct link to the name's meaning.
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