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Webster 1913 Edition


Footstep

Foot′stepˊ

,
Noun.
1.
The mark or impression of the foot; a track; hence, visible sign of a course pursued; token; mark;
as, the
footsteps
of divine wisdom
.
How on the faltering
footsteps
of decay
Youth presses.
Bryant.
2.
An inclined plane under a hand printing press.

Webster 1828 Edition


Footstep

FOOT'STEP

, n.
1.
A track; the mark or impression of the foot.
2.
Token; mark; visible sign of a course pursued; as the footsteps of divine wisdom.
1.
Footsteps, plural, example; as, follow the footsteps of good men.
2.
Way; course. Ps. 78.