in-steps

in·step

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Definitions of in-steps word

noun in-steps the arched upper surface of the human foot between the toes and the ankle. 1
noun in-steps the part of a shoe, stocking, etc., covering this surface. 1
noun in-steps the front of the hind leg of a horse, cow, etc., between the hock and the pastern joint; cannon. 1

before 1520

One of the 28% oldest English words

1520-30; apparently in-1 + step

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".