| Word | to boot |
|---|---|
| Description | as well in addition Boot here has nothing to do with footwear but comes from an Old English word meaning good, profit or advantage. It survives for the most part only in this phrase and in bootless meaning unavailing or profitless. 1998 - New Scientist - It's an ideal first-year programming book, covering both Java and programming concepts clearly, with humour to boot. as well in addition Boot here has nothing to do with footwear but comes from an Old English word meaning good, profit or advantage. It survives for the most part only in this phrase and in bootless meaning unavailing or profitless. 1998 - New Scientist - It's an ideal first-year programming book, covering both Java and programming concepts clearly, with humour to boot. as well in addition Boot here has nothing to do wit |
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