Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

dead men's shoes

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.20 in modern English

Syllables: dead- -men's shoes
IPA

20

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A position or property that is only attainable by someone else upon the current holder's death.

Example Sentences

"Folks come in sometimes when I'm lonely and make jest of it, saying that a creaking gate hangs long, and that it's weary waiting for dead men's shoes."

Rhymes With

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Questions

What does dead men's shoes mean?: A position or property that is only attainable by someone else upon the current holder's death.

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