noun
also plim·sol ˈplim(p)səl, -mˌsȯl, -mˌsäl ; or plim·sole -m(p)səl, -mˌsōl
( -s )
Etymology: probably so called from a supposed resemblance between the upper edge of the mudguard and the Plimsoll mark on the side of a ship
Britain : a light shoe having a rubber sole and mudguard and a canvas top