strad

strad n [PT] "_Creepers_" - are tied to shoes or boots in winter when it is slippery. They are generally made from catamaran shoes in which holes are made. Creepers are lashed to shoes or boots with line or strad (a fine flexible cut of calf skin leather) Yes DICT CEN. JW Used I Used I Not...

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Summary:strad n [PT] "_Creepers_" - are tied to shoes or boots in winter when it is slippery. They are generally made from catamaran shoes in which holes are made. Creepers are lashed to shoes or boots with line or strad (a fine flexible cut of calf skin leather) Yes DICT CEN. JW Used I Used I Not used NEWFOUNDLAND FOLKLORE SURVEY.