but

Meaning

1. shoe (protective covering for the foot, with a bottom part composed of thick leather or plastic sole and often a thicker heel, and a softer upper part made of leather or synthetic material)
2. boot (heavy shoe that covers part of the leg)

Gender

♂️ Masculine

Pronounced as (IPA)

/but/

Etymology

From earlier bót, from Old Czech bot. The change from bót to but was probably influenced by obuty (“shod”).