straw shoes

A form of straw shoe — A professional false witness hired by an unscrupulous attorney. Such a man would frequent the vicinity of a courthouse and show his intention and availability by a straw sticking from one of his shoes.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of straw shoe
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