FOOTSTEP

footstep. Footstep, n. a mark of a foot, track, trace, token, sign

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Foot″step′ (?), n. 1. 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. 2. An inclined plane under a hand printing press.