etymology of "boot" - Posted by firefox

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Posted by Dave Murray, Ohio CPA on August 13, 2003 at 13:58:01:

From Merriam Webster:
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English bOt, which meant remedy; akin to Old English betera which meant better
Original Date: before 12th century
Current meaning: something to equalize a trade

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etymology of “boot” - Posted by firefox

Posted by firefox on August 12, 2003 at 18:09:27:

Where did that odd usage come from?