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Middle English sho, from Old English sceoh. Also, German word is schuh, from (s)keu- to cover, hide. From Dictionary.com- Origin: bef. 900; (n.) ME scho(o), OE sceō(h), c. G Schuh, ON skōr, Goth skōhs; (v.) ME schon, OE scōg(e)an, c. MLG schoi(g)en, ON skūa

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The word "shoe" comes from the Old English word "sceoh." This word is believed to have originated from the Proto-Germanic word "skōhaz," which in turn may have its roots in the ancient Proto-Indo-European language.

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