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noun ˌlɛftˈfʊtə 1A person who uses the left foot more naturally than the right; a person (especially a sportsperson) whose left foot is naturally stronger or more dexterous than the right. 2A kick executed with the left foot. Also (Association Football): a shot, pass, or clearance made by kicking a ball in this way. 3Slang (chiefly depreciative). A Roman Catholic; (also occasionally) a Protestant.
Origin Mid 19th century; earliest use found in The Times. From left + foot + -er, after left-footed. nounˌlɛftˈfʊtə 1A person who uses the left foot more naturally than the right; a person (especially a sportsperson) whose left foot is naturally stronger or more dexterous than the right. 2A kick executed with the left foot. Also (Association Football): a shot, pass, or clearance made by kicking a ball in this way. 3Slang (chiefly depreciative). A Roman Catholic; (also occasionally) a Protestant.
Origin Mid 19th century; earliest use found in The Times. From left + foot + -er, after left-footed. |