# blakey

> English word · Noun · frequency rank #67,265

## Definitions
1. A metal stud or plate fixed to the sole or heel of a shoe to prevent excessive wear.

## Etymology
From Blakey, a brand name of cast-iron shoe protectors invented in 1880 by John Blakey.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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