When you hear 'galoshes' are you hearing English or French?

'Galoshes' is a word borrowed from French 'galoche'. The word entered the English language some time around the 14th century.

galoshes [noun] [14th century]

• a shoe with a heavy sole
• a high overshoe worn especially in snow and slush

Meaning: a shoe with a heavy sole; a high overshoe worn especially in snow and slush.

Etymology: Middle English galoche; from Middle French.

Topics: Clothing:Footwear.

Origin: From French to English.

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