plimsoll

[ plim-suh l, -sohl ]

/ ˈplɪm səl, -soʊl /

a canvas shoe with a rubber sole; gym shoe; sneaker.

Origin of plimsoll

First recorded in 1905–10; perhaps so called from fancied resemblance of the sole to a Plimsoll mark

Plimsoll mark

Also called Plim·soll.

1880–85; named after Samuel Plimsoll (1824–98), English member of Parliament who brought about its adoption

Three types of footwear -- including a brogue, a plimsoll, and an evening slipper -- established the basis for Katrantzou's theme.

Queen of Prints, Mary Katrantzou |Erin Cunningham |September 16, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
Perhaps some of the best were those of which Mr. Plimsoll had experience.

Days and Nights in London |J. Ewing Ritchie
Plimsoll shot a look of contempt at Butch, making the proposal.

Rimrock Trail |J. Allan Dunn
Chairs edged back, the standing moved for a better view-point, the room focussed on Plimsoll, Wyatt and the three cow-chums.

Rimrock Trail |J. Allan Dunn

The chances that Plimsoll had left some one on guard were not to be slighted.

Rimrock Trail |J. Allan Dunn
"I don't cotton to playin' jack-rabbit to Plimsoll and Jordan's coyotes," said Sandy.

Rimrock Trail |J. Allan Dunn

plimsoll

/ (ˈplɪmsəl) /

British a light rubber-soled canvas shoe worn for various sports Also called: gym shoe, sandshoe

C20: so called because of the resemblance of the rubber sole to a Plimsoll line