Footwarmers

/ˈfʊtˌwɔrmərz/ noun

Definition

Plural of footwarmer; multiple devices designed to heat feet.

Etymology

Plural form of footwarmer, maintaining the Victorian-era compound structure with the standard English plural '-s' suffix.

Kelly Says

Wealthy Victorian households would give their servants footwarmers as tokens of appreciation, and they became status symbols—the fancier your footwarmer, the more important your social standing!

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