boston

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See also: Boston and boʻston

English

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Noun

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boston (plural bostons)

  1. (Philippines) A type of metal or rubber pad placed in the heel and/or front of the sole of a shoe for antislip purposes.

Chinook Jargon

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Etymology

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From the hailing-place of the first trading-ships to the Pacific: Boston, United States. Compare Abenaki pastoni.

Noun

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boston

  1. An American.

Zazaki

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Etymology

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From Persian بوستان (bostân).

Noun

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boston

  1. garden (for vegetables)