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Chinese heels

Posted by Smokey Stover on May 30, 2005

In Reply to: Chinese heels posted by Sidney on May 27, 2005

: What is the meaning and origin of the phrase 'chinese heels'?

Obviously, cads who speak Chinese. Actually, never heard the phrase. Something about footwear, I supppose. And the most distinctive Chinese footwear, of course, is that used when Chinese ladies had their feet bound. Dreadful institution! Or perhaps it means something totally different. SS

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