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footsore

/ˈfʊtˌsɔːr/
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footsore Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Having sore, aching, or tender feet, typically as a result of walking, hiking, or standing for a long time.

Example

"The footsore hikers eagerly removed their heavy boots as soon as they reached the mountain cabin."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 16th century, 'footsore' is a native English compound formed from 'foot' (from Old English 'fōt') and 'sore' (from Old English 'sār', meaning painful or grievous).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Footsore. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/footsore
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