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shoeshinernoun
a person who shines shoes and other footwear, usually for a fee
In the Third World many kids must supplement the meager family income as shoeshiners, solliciting clients with dusty shoes on the streets, sometimes a young shoeshiner is a runaway or orphan without any other prospect.
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Shoeshiner
Shoeshiner or boot polisher is an occupation in which a person cleans and buffs shoes and then applies a waxy paste to give a shiny appearance and a protective coating. They are often known as shoeshine boys because the job was traditionally done by a male child. Other synonyms are bootblack and shoeblack. While the role is denigrated in much of Western civilization, shining shoes is an important source of income for many children and families throughout the world. Some shoeshiners offer extra services, such as shoe repairs and general tailoring. Some well-known people started their working life as shoeshiners, including singers and presidents.
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Shoeshiner
Shoeshiner or boot polisher is an occupation in which a person polishes shoes with shoe polish. They are often known as shoeshine boys because the job is traditionally that of a male child. While the role is deprecated in much of Western civilisation there are children that earn an important wage for their family in many countries throughout the world. Some shoeshiners offer extra services, such as shoe repairs and general tailoring. Many well-known and high profile people started their working life as shoeshiners, including singers and presidents.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of shoeshiner in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of shoeshiner in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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