GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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    Instep (?), n. [Formerly also instop, instup.]

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    1. The arched middle portion of the human foot next in front of the ankle joint.

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    2. The part of a shoe, boot, or stocking covering the instep1.

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    3. That part of the hind leg of the horse and allied animals, between the hock, or ham, and the pastern joint.

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