slipsole en · NOUN
Etymology
From slip + sole.
Meanings
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A sock-like lining for the inside of a shoe.
The slipsole is examined to determine whether it must be replaced or whether a patch is sufficient. Shoes which are worn through the bottom filler and/or innersole cannot be economically repaired.
1943, War Department Technical Manual, volume 10, number 265, page 36:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| slipsoles | Number=Plur | lexicographic |