chiropody

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

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From chiro- (“hand”) + pod- (“foot”) + -y.

Taxidermy, chiropody and theology are not kindred sciences. — Remarks, Bill Nye
When their numbers increased he performed prodigies of chiropody on the putty corns, and demonstrated the proper application of the cure. — The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol, William John Locke
He listened to the notices of mail-box universities which taught Short-story Writing and Improving the Memory, Motion-picture-acting and Developing the Soul-power, Banking and Spanish, Chiropody and Photography, Electrical Engineering and Window-trimming, Poultry-raising and Chemistry. — Babbitt, Sinclair Lewis

podiatry

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