FOOTSORE

footsore

(adjective) having sore or tired feet

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

footsore (comparative more footsore, superlative most footsore)

Having sore feet, but perhaps also a certain sense of satisfaction, after walking or hiking too much.

Source: Wiktionary


Foot"-sore`, a.

Definition: Having sore or tender feet, as by reason of much walking; as, foot-sore cattle.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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