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Definition of Boottree
1. n. An instrument to stretch and widen the leg of a boot, consisting of two pieces, together shaped like a leg, between which, when put into the boot, a wedge is driven.
Definition of Boottree
1. Noun. a device, shaped like a divided leg with a wedge, used to stretch the leg of a boot ¹
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Medical Definition of Boottree
1. An instrument to stretch and widen the leg of a boot, consisting of two pieces, together shaped like a leg, between which, when put into the boot, a wedge is driven. "The pretty boots trimly stretched on boottrees." (Thackeray) Origin: Boot + tree wood, timber. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)