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Definition of Shoeshines
1. shoeshine [n] - See also: shoeshine
Lexicographical Neighbors of Shoeshines
Literary usage of Shoeshines
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Mud & Guts: A Look at the Common Soldier of the American Revolution by Bill Mauldin (1978)
"One set wore the chevrons, enjoyed the privileges, collected the pay, and took
charge in the rear, inspecting shoeshines, punishing infractions, ..."
2. The Changing Race Relationship in the Border and Northern States by Hannibal Gerald Duncan (1922)
"In the South the Negroes and the white boys are the principal "shoeshines."
In the North the Negro has lost this job, and now it is chiefly in the hands of ..."
3. American Standards of Living, 1918-1988 by Clair Brown (1994)
"Shoe repairs, shoeshines, and the cleaning, pressing and repairing of clothing
accounted for about 12% of the clothing budget. ..."
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