the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
adjective-and-adverb. With the feet bare; without shoes or stockings.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Having the feet bare; without shoes and stockings.
With the feet bare.
In carpentry, set up on end without having its foot held in a tenon or socket, as, in balloon-framing, a post which is held merely by nailing it into place.
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adj. without shoes
ad. without shoes on
Word Usage
"They do remain barefoot in the winter which is a plus and prevents ice forming “high heels” which may lead to lameness."