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pedicure
CIDE DICTIONARY
pedicure, n. [Pedi- + L. cura care.].
- Professional care of the feet, toes, and toenails. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
- A single treatment of the feet, toes, and toenails. [PJC]
- One who cares for the feet and nails; a chiropodist. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
pedicure, n. & v.
--n.
1 the care or treatment of the feet, esp. of the toenails.
2 a person practising this, esp. professionally.
--v.tr. treat (the feet) by removing corns etc.
--n.
1 the care or treatment of the feet, esp. of the toenails.
2 a person practising this, esp. professionally.
--v.tr. treat (the feet) by removing corns etc.
Etymology
F p{eacute}dicure f. L pes pedis foot + curare: see CURE
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