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HEEL-PIECE

\hˈiːlpˈiːs], \hˈiːlpˈiːs], \h_ˈiː_l_p_ˈiː_s]\

Definitions of HEEL-PIECE

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language

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Armour for the heels; a piece of leather on a shoe-heel; the concluding piece.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

A piece fixed on the heel of a shoe.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

A piece fixed on the hinder part of the shoe.

1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language
By Thomas Sheridan

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