Cryptic crossword clue
Waterproof footwear providing bit of a laugh in love poem 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word OVERSHOE

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What does OVERSHOE mean?

OVERSHOE noun
  1. A shoe worn over an ordinary shoe, either to protect from water or mud, or to prevent damage to a floor.

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