Associations to the word «Bootblack»

Wiktionary

BOOTBLACK, noun. A shoeshine boy; a person who shines shoes as an occupation.
BOOTBLACK, verb. (transitive) To shine shoes.

Dictionary definition

BOOTBLACK, noun. A person who polishes shoes and boots.

Wise words

However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act upon them?
Dhammapada