vamp

vamp
1. noun
a) The top part of a boot or shoe, above the sole and welt and in front of the ankle seam, that covers the instep and toes; the front part of an upper; the analogous part of a stocking.

The flow of water was in my ears, and in my eyes a hazy spreading, and upon my brain a closure, as a cobbler sews a vamp up.

b) A volunteer fire fighter.

Yes, I am rather cracked in the vamp, he said freely, seeing that the eyes of the shepherds wife fell upon his boots, ...

2. verb
a) To attach a vamp.

"To be sure—Id quite forgot it in my thoughts of greater things! Well, vamp on to Marlott, will ye, and order that carriage, and maybe Ill drive round and inspect the club."

b) To walk.

Set me some great task, ye gods! and I will show my spirit. Not so, says the good Heaven; plod and plough, vamp your old coats and hats, weave a shoestring; great affairs and the best wine by and by.


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