"High heel policy A high heel policy is a regulation or law about the wearing of high heels, which may be required or forbidden in different places and circumstances. Historically, high heels were used by aristocratic women for cosmetic reasons, to raise their height or to keep their feet and long dresses clean. The style was then subject to sumptuary laws. In more modern times, stiletto heels have been restricted when they might damage the floor surface or cause accidents. Some dress codes, however, require women to wear high heels so that they appear to be taller and more attractive."
"Makhaira Makhaira ( (""mákhaira"", plural ""mákhairai""), also transliterated ""machaira"" or ""machaera""; a Greek word, related to (""mákhē"") ""a battle"", (""mákhesthai"") ""to fight"", from PIE *""magh-"") is a term used by modern scholars to describe a type of ancient bladed weapon, generally a large knife or sword with a single cutting edge. Homer mentions the makhaira, but as a domestic knife of no great size. In period texts, μάχαιρα has a variety of meanings, and can refer to virtually any knife or sword, even a surgeon's scalpel, but in a martial context it frequently refers to a type of one-edged sword;"
"High-heeled shoe High heels are a type of shoe in which the heel, compared to the toe, is significantly higher off of the ground. These shoes go beyond simply protecting the foot from the ground or improve efficiency of walking. High heels make the wearer taller, accentuating the calf muscle and the length of the leg overall. There are many types of high heels, which come in different styles, colors, and materials, and can be found all over the world. They have significant cultural and fashionable meanings attached to them, which have been largely shaped by historical contexts over the"
"U.S. V-42 stiletto, while in American English usage, the name ""stiletto"" can also refer to a switchblade knife with a stiletto- or bayonet-type blade design. The term in plural ""stilettos"", is also used as slang for a long, thin, high heel (stiletto heel) for certain boots and shoes, usually worn by women. First developed in Italy, the stiletto dates from the late 15th century, and is thought to be a development of the rondel dagger or ""misericordia"", a needle-pointed weapon with a narrow blade designed primarily for thrusting, though possessing cutting edges. Early stilettos normally used a one-piece cast-metal handle"
"Stiletto A stiletto () is a knife or dagger with a long slender blade and needle-like point, primarily intended as a stabbing weapon. The stiletto blade's narrow cross-section and acuminated tip reduces friction upon entry, allowing the blade to penetrate deeply. Some consider the stiletto a form of dagger, but most stilettos are specialized thrusting weapons not designed for cutting or slashing, even with edged examples. Over time, the term ""stiletto"" has been used as a general descriptive term for a variety of knife blades exhibiting a narrow blade with minimal cutting surfaces and a needle-like point, such as the"
"Cutlass A cutlass is a short, broad sabre or slashing sword, with a straight or slightly curved blade sharpened on the cutting edge, and a hilt often featuring a solid cupped or basket-shaped guard. It was a common naval weapon during the Age of Sail. The word cutlass developed from a 17th-century English variation of ""coutelas"", a 16th-century French word for a machete-like blade (the modern French for ""knife"", in general, is ""couteau""; the word was often spelled ""cuttoe"" in 17th and 18th century English). The French word is itself a corruption of the Italian ""coltellaccio"" or ""cortelazo"", meaning ""large"
"Kopis The term kopis (from Greek κοπίς, plural ""kopides"" from κόπτω – ""koptō"", ""to cut, to strike""; alternatively a derivation from the Ancient Egyptian term ""khopesh"" for a cutting sword has been postulated) in Ancient Greece could describe a heavy knife with a forward-curving blade, primarily used as a tool for cutting meat, for ritual slaughter and animal sacrifice, or refer to a single edged cutting or ""cut and thrust"" sword with a similarly shaped blade. The kopis sword was a one-handed weapon. Early examples had a blade length of up to 65 cm, making it almost equal in size"
"Knife A knife (plural knives; possibly from old Norse "" knifr"" (""blade"")) is a tool with a cutting edge or blade attached to a handle. Mankind's first tool, knives were used at least two-and-a-half million years ago, as evidenced by the Oldowan tools. Originally made of rock, bone, flint, and obsidian, over the centuries, in step with improvements in metallurgy or manufacture, knife blades have been made from bronze, copper, iron, steel, ceramics, and titanium. Most modern knives have either fixed or folding blades; blade patterns and styles vary by maker and country of origin. Knives can serve various purposes."
"was made available for ceremonial wear by Chief Petty Officers in August of that year. Cutlass A cutlass is a short, broad sabre or slashing sword, with a straight or slightly curved blade sharpened on the cutting edge, and a hilt often featuring a solid cupped or basket-shaped guard. It was a common naval weapon during the Age of Sail. The word cutlass developed from a 17th-century English variation of ""coutelas"", a 16th-century French word for a machete-like blade (the modern French for ""knife"", in general, is ""couteau""; the word was often spelled ""cuttoe"" in 17th and 18th century English)."
"the Old High German word for claw (""Krampen""). In the Alpine regions, the Krampus is a mythical horned figure represented as accompanying Saint Nicholas. Krampus acts as an anti–Saint Nicholas, who, instead of giving gifts to good children, gives warnings and punishments to the bad children. Traditionally, young men dress up as the Krampus in the first two weeks of December, particularly in the evening of December 5, and roam the streets frightening children and women with rusty chains and whips and bells. This figure is believed to originate from stories of house spirits such as kobolds or elves. Originally,"
"Knout A knout is a heavy scourge-like multiple whip, usually made of a bunch of rawhide thongs attached to a long handle, sometimes with metal wire or hooks incorporated. The English word stems from a spelling-pronunciation of a French transliteration of the Russian word кнут (""knut""), which simply means ""whip"". Some claim it was a Tatar invention and was introduced into Russia in the 15th century, perhaps by Grand Duke Ivan III the Great (1462–1505). Others trace the word to Varangians and derive it from the Swedish ""knutpiska"", a kind of whip with ""knots"". Still others maintain it is of"
"(compare the whip function in English). Knout A knout is a heavy scourge-like multiple whip, usually made of a bunch of rawhide thongs attached to a long handle, sometimes with metal wire or hooks incorporated. The English word stems from a spelling-pronunciation of a French transliteration of the Russian word кнут (""knut""), which simply means ""whip"". Some claim it was a Tatar invention and was introduced into Russia in the 15th century, perhaps by Grand Duke Ivan III the Great (1462–1505). Others trace the word to Varangians and derive it from the Swedish ""knutpiska"", a kind of whip with ""knots""."
"the term ""bastard sword"" was used regularly to refer to this type of sword. The Elizabethan long sword (cf. George Silver and Joseph Swetnam) is a single-handed ""cut-and-thrust"" sword with a blade similar to the long rapier. ""Let thy (long) Rapier or (long) Sword be foure foote at the least, and thy dagger two foote."" Historical terms (15th to 16th century) for this type of sword included the Italian ""spada longa (lunga)"" and French ""épée longue"". The term longsword has also been used to refer to different kinds of sword depending on historical context: The basket-hilted sword was a It"
"Knee-high boot Knee-high boots are boots that rise to the knee, or slightly thereunder. They are generally tighter around the leg shaft and ankle than at the top. Originally made of leather, versions made of a synthetic rubber (PVC, Neoprene, etc.), they are used by fishermen, dairy workers, stable hands, duck hunters, clammers, etc. to protect the feet from water, mud, manure, etc. and to provide traction on slippery surfaces. Most slip on, but there are varieties with buckles and those that lace up. Knee-high boots hare used in the fashion world since at least the 1950s. The fashion boot"
"""bracamarte"") proper is a wide straight-bladed but curved edged hanger or long knife. The term falchion may also refer to the early cutlass. The cutlass or curtal-axe also known as a falchion (French ""badelaire, braquemart, coutelas, malchus"" Italian ""coltellaccio, storta"", German ""messer, dussack, malchus"") is a broad-bladed curved hanger or long knife. In later usage, the cutlass referred to the short naval boarding sabre. The sabre (US saber) or shable (French ""sabre"", Spanish ""sable"", Italian ""sciabola"", German ""sabel"" or ""säbel"", Russian ""sablya"", Hungarian ""szablya"", Polish ""szabla"", Ukrainian ""shablya"") is a single-edged curved bladed cavalry sword. The scimitar (French ""cimeterre"", Italian"
"Caulkin A caulkin (or ""caulk""; US spelling ""calkin"" or ""calk"") from the Latin ""calx"" (the heel) is a blunt projection on a horseshoe or oxshoe that is often forged, welded or brazed onto the shoe. The term may also refer to traction devices screwed into the bottom of a horseshoe, also commonly called shoe studs or screw-in calks. These are usually a blunt spiked cleat, usually placed at the sides of the shoe. Caulkins or studs improve a horse's balance and grip over uneven or slippery terrain, allowing the animal to move better and jump more confidently in poor footing."
"that by wearing high heels for such a brief period of time, and making a point of acting like they do not know how to walk properly in them, these men are reinforcing the stereotype that only women can or should wear high heels. Some dancers such as Yanis Marshall specialize in dancing with high-heels. High-heeled shoe High heels are a type of shoe in which the heel, compared to the toe, is significantly higher off of the ground. These shoes go beyond simply protecting the foot from the ground or improve efficiency of walking. High heels make the wearer"
"Bovver boot A bovver boot is a type of boot that has been associated with violence. Such boots are generally of sturdy design and may be steel-toed. They have been considered as offensive weapons used by hooligans for kicking opponents while street fighting. The boots became known in the late 1960s in the United Kingdom, and continue to be a fashion statement associated with rebellion. The term ""bovver"" in the UK developed as a th-fronting slang term (probably Cockney) for ""bother"", and was used in connection with aggro (aggressive behaviour) by skinheads and hooligans in the late 1960s. Heavy steel-toe"
"and color of the shoe. High heels have been made from all kinds of materials throughout history. In the early years, leather and cowhide was preferred. As civilizations progressed, silk and patent leather were introduced, while cork and wood were utilized as cheap resources in times of war. After the World Wars and the increase in production of steel, the actual heel was a piece of steel wrapped in some kind of material. This has enabled designers to make heels taller and skinnier without them snapping. A systematic review of 2016 found the wearing of high-heeled shoes to be associated"
"models exist, including Keds, Pro-Keds, and Converse. These exist for both genders and all age ranges. The shoes have recently come back in style in 2014, espically white ones. Some dress and casual shoes may also be as high-tops. High-top The high-top is a shoe that extends significantly over the wearer's ankle. It is commonly an athletic shoe, particularly for basketball. It is sometimes confused with the slightly shorter mid-top, which typically extends no higher than the wearer's ankle. High-tops also should not be confused with shorter-length boots such as ankle boots, since high-tops usually refer to athletic shoes, although"
"Sword A sword is a bladed weapon intended for slashing or thrusting that is longer than a knife or dagger, consisting of a long blade attached to a hilt. The precise definition of the term varies with the historical epoch or the geographic region under consideration. The blade can be straight or curved. Thrusting swords have a pointed tip on the blade, and tend to be straighter; slashing swords have a sharpened cutting edge on one or both sides of the blade, and are more likely to be curved. Many swords are designed for both thrusting and slashing. Historically, the"
"sword, great sword, and Gaelic claymore are used relative to the era under consideration, and each term designates a particular type of sword. In most Asian countries, a sword (jian 劍, geom (검), ken/tsurugi (剣), pedang) is a double-edged straight-bladed weapon, while a knife or saber (dāo 刀, do (도), to/katana (刀), pisau, golok) refers to a single-edged object. In Sikh history, the sword is held in very high esteem. A single-edged sword is called a kirpan, and its double-edged counterpart a khanda or tega. The South Indian ""churika"" is a handheld double-edged sword traditionally used in the Malabar region"
"Rapier Rapier (), or espada ropera, is a loose term for a type of slender, sharply pointed sword. With such design features, the rapier is optimized to be a thrusting weapon, but cutting or slashing attacks were also recorded in some historical treatises like Capo Ferro's ""Gran Simulacro"" in 1610. This weapon was mainly used in Early Modern Europe during the 16th and 17th centuries. The term Rapier is also applied by Archaeologists to a type of Bronze Age sword, however; the Bronze Age weapon is not related to the later Renaissance weapon. The word ""rapier"" generally refers to a"
"Caltrop A caltrop (also known as caltrap, galtrop, cheval trap, galthrap, galtrap, calthrop, jackrock or crow's foot) is an antipersonnel weapon made up of two or more sharp nails or spines arranged in such a manner that one of them always points upward from a stable base (for example, a tetrahedron). Historically, caltrops were part of defences that served to slow the advance of troops on foot, horses, war elephants, and were particularly effective against the soft feet of camels. In modern times, caltrops are effective when used against wheeled vehicles with pneumatic tires. The modern name ""caltrop"" is derived"
"Poignard A poniard or poignard (Fr.) is a long, lightweight thrusting knife with a continuously tapering, acutely pointed blade and crossguard, historically worn by the upper class, noblemen, or the knighthood. Similar in design to a parrying dagger, the poniard emerged during the Middle Ages and was used during the Renaissance in Western Europe, particularly in France, Switzerland, and Italy. During the Safavid era in Iran (1501-1736), the army used the poniard; it was considered a weapon especially typical to have for soldiers who originated from the Caucasus region, particularly Circassians, Georgians, and Armenians. In modern French, the term ""poignard"""
"Thigh-high boots Thigh-high boots, known also as thigh-length boots or simply thigh boots, are boots that extend above the knees to at least mid-thigh. Other terms for this footwear include ""over-the-knee boots"" (abbreviated OTK boots; the full term is also used for the 15th century riding boots for men, later adopted by women) and, especially when cuffed, ""pirate boots"". Lengths vary from reaching just over the knee to reaching almost to the crotch (referred to as ""crotch boots"" or ""crotch-high boots""). Thigh boots are made of materials ranging from various leathers to various synthetic materials (including vinyl, polyurethane, or latex)"
"hair, or a single hoofed leg hidden in high boots. ""Čert"" is not the devil, although they might have a lot in common. Sometimes, hell is full of ""čerts"" and is ruled by the devil (or archdevil) Lucifer. There are many theories regarding the origins of the Proto-Slavic word ""*čьrtъ"". One is that it's a substantivized t-participle of ""*ker-"" (to cut, to chop), which could be derived from chorts imagined as being lame (having one leg shorter). The words like Ukrainian ""kutsiy"" and Czech and Slovak ""kusý"", also derived from *ker-, are one of chort's most common epithets. According to"
"Longsword A longsword (also spelled as long sword or long-sword) is a type of European sword characterized as having a cruciform hilt with a grip for two-handed use (around ), a straight double-edged blade of around , and weighing approximately . The ""longsword"" type exists in a morphological continuum with the medieval knightly sword and the Renaissance-era Zweihänder. It was prevalent during the late medieval and Renaissance periods (approximately 1350 to 1550), with early and late use reaching into the 13th and 17th centuries. The term ""longsword"" is ambiguous, and refers to the ""bastard sword"" only where the late medieval"
"High-top The high-top is a shoe that extends significantly over the wearer's ankle. It is commonly an athletic shoe, particularly for basketball. It is sometimes confused with the slightly shorter mid-top, which typically extends no higher than the wearer's ankle. High-tops also should not be confused with shorter-length boots such as ankle boots, since high-tops usually refer to athletic shoes, although can also refer to other above-ankle shoes such as some hiking boots. Examples of basketball shoes that are high-tops are Converse All-Stars, Nike Air Forces 1, 2, and 3, Reebok Freestyle, Reebok BB4600, Nike Air Yeezy and Foggia Hi"
"Seax Seax (; also ""sax, sæx, sex""; invariant in plural, latinized ""sachsum"") is an Old English word for ""knife"". In modern archaeology, the term ""seax"" is used specifically for a type of sword or dagger typical of the Germanic peoples of the Migration period and the Early Middle Ages, especially the Saxons, whose name derives from the weapon. In heraldry, the ""seax"" is a charge consisting of a curved sword with a notched blade, appearing, for example, in the coats of arms of Essex and the former Middlesex. Old English ""seax, sax"" and Old Frisian ""sax"" are identical with Old"
"Knee highs Knee highs are hosiery that cover the feet and legs up to the knee. A fashion accessory for a casual and classic cool or warm weather apparel. Typically worn by women in many societies, they are sometimes worn with modern semi-formal attire. Unlike ordinary socks, they are generally made of nylon or other stocking materials. There were also different types and uses of knee highs for men. Knee highs became popular during the 1960s and 1970s with the increase in popularity of the miniskirt. Knee highs at times form a part of girls' school uniforms. They come in"
"one's heel"" and symbolizes oppression. The Spanish expression ""tener (algo o alguien) bajo la bota"" or ""to have (something or somebody) under the boot"" has the same meaning. Jackboot A jackboot is a military boot such as the cavalry jackboot or the hobnailed jackboot. The hobnailed jackboot has a different design and function than the first type. It is a combat boot that is designed for marching. It rises to mid-calf or higher with no laces and usually has a leather sole with hobnails. These boots have both been associated with totalitarianism, as they were worn by the German army"
"Dagger A dagger is a knife with a very sharp point and one or two sharp edges, typically designed or capable of being used as a thrusting or stabbing weapon. Daggers have been used throughout human experience for close combat confrontations, and many cultures have used adorned daggers in ritual and ceremonial contexts. The distinctive shape and historic usage of the dagger have made it iconic and symbolic. A dagger in the modern sense is a weapon designed for close-proximity combat or self-defense; due to its use in historic weapon assemblages, it has associations with assassination and murders. Double-edged knives,"