straw shoe

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Definition of straw shoe in English English dictionary

A professional false witness hired by an unscrupulous attorney. Such a man would frequent the vicinity of a courthouse and show his intention and availability by a straw sticking from one of his shoes

Turkish pronunciation

strô şu

Pronunciation

/ˈstrô ˈsʜo͞o/ /ˈstrɔː ˈʃuː/

Etymology

() American, as early as the mid 1700s. Possibly also seen later in the writings of Mark Twain.