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1 RIST
* * *(pl. ristr), f. the instep of the foot (fœtrnir ok ristrnar).* * *f., pl. ristr, mod. ristir, for the ristr in Pass. 33. 4 is poët.; older form vrist; [Engl. wrist, used only of the hand; Dan. vrist; the word is derived from (v)ríða, Engl. writhe; Scot. reist; cp. also Engl. wrest, wrestle, which are kindred words]:—the instep of the foot, Þiðr. 86; gegnum búðar ristrnar, Fms. v. 347; þá sté hann fætinum á aðra ristina, vii. 13; horfa fætrnir ok ristrnar á bak aptr, Stj. 94; il ok rist, 160; sull hafði hann á fæti niðri á ristinni, Ísl. ii. 218; troðnir í sundr tvennir skór … upp vóru hinir á ristum, Skíða R. 193.COMPDS: ristarbein, ristarliðr. -
2 rist
* * *(pl. ristr), f. the instep of the foot (fœtrnir ok ristrnar).* * *t. a gridiron; panna, rist, steiki-teinn, Dipl. v. 18.
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instep — [in′step΄] n. [prob. IN 1 + STEP] 1. the top surface of the foot, between the ankle and the toes 2. the part of a shoe or stocking that covers this 3. the front part of the hind leg of a horse, between the hock and the pastern joint … English World dictionary
instep — The arch, or highest part of the dorsum of the foot. SEE ALSO: tarsus. * * * in·step in .step n the arched middle portion of the human foot in front of the ankle joint esp its upper surface * * * in·step (inґstep) the dorsal part of the arch of… … Medical dictionary
Foot — For other uses, see Foot (disambiguation). Foot … Wikipedia
Foot binding — A pair of shoes for bound feet … Wikipedia
instep — /ˈɪnstɛp / (say instep) noun 1. the curved inner surface of the human foot, between the big toe and the heel. 2. the part of the foot between the ankle and the toes. 3. the part of a shoe, stocking, etc., covering this area. 4. the front of the… …
instep — n. 1 the inner arch of the foot between the toes and the ankle. 2 the part of a shoe etc. fitting over or under this. 3 a thing shaped like an instep. Etymology: 16th c.: ult. formed as IN (2) + STEP, but immed. orig. uncert … Useful english dictionary
foot — 1. Anatomical. Wāwae. ♦ Ball of foot, mānea. ♦ Hollow of foot, instep, poli, poli wāwae, poho wāwae. ♦ To trip with the foot, kāwae. ♦ Foot binding, ūmi i ana i ka wāwae. 2. Twelve inches. Kapua i … English-Hawaiian dictionary
instep — noun a) The arched part of the top of the foot between the toes and the ankle. b) A section of any footwear covering that part of the foot … Wiktionary
instep — noun the part of a person s foot between the ball and the ankle. ↘the part of a shoe which fits over or under this. Origin ME: of unknown origin; cf. W. Frisian ynstap opening in a shoe for insertion of the foot … English new terms dictionary
Instep borer — The instep borer was a mediaeval German instrument of torture that externally resembled an iron boot. It was hinged to permit the free insertion and removal of the bare foot. A crank projected from a housing over the instep, which concealed a… … Wikipedia
Instep — In step, n. [Formerly also {instop}, {instup}.] [1913 Webster] 1. The arched middle portion of the human foot next in front of the ankle joint. [1913 Webster] 2. The part of a shoe, boot, or stocking covering the instep[1]. [PJC] 3. That part of… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
