Foot-riding, subs. (cyclists’).—Walking and wheeling one’s machine instead of riding it.
1887. T. Stevens, Round the World on a Bicycle. Already I realise that there is going to be as much foot-riding as anything for the first part of my journey.
Foot-scamp, subs. (old).—A foot-pad.—G. Parker.
Footstool. See Angels’ Footstool.
Foot-wobbler, subs. (old, soldier’s’).—An infantryman. For synonyms, see Mudcrusher.
1785. Grose, Dict. of the Vulg. Tongue, s.v.
Footy, adj. (old).—Contemptible; worthless. Fr., foutu.—Grose.
1836. Michael Scott, Tom Cringle’s Log, ch. v. My eye, Captain, no use to dodge from her; it is only dat footy little King’s cutter on de Jamaica station.
Foozle, subs. (common and sporting).—1. A boggle; a miss.
2. (common).—A bore; a fogey; and (in America) a fool; a green ’un. For synonyms, see Buffle, Cabbage-head, and Sammy soft.