Verboticism: Solemate

'I'm in love with these shoes.'

DEFINITION: v. To have a favorite article of clothing with which you develop a personal, and even a deeply fulfilling, relationship. n. A much loved article of clothing.

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Solemate

Created by: Nosila

Pronunciation: sole mayt

Sentence: Miriam's lime green pumps had become her most loved possessions. She wore them with everything, even after the straps gave out, the heels needed reheeled and the gewgaws fell off, she kept them as they were the solemate she had always sought.

Etymology: Sole (as in the underside of footwear or the underside of the foot) & Mate (a person's partner or love interest) & WordPlay on Soul Mate (someone for whom you have a deep affinity)

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