Definition of 靴新しと雖も首に加えず (くつあたらしといえどもくびにくわえず)

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靴新しと雖も首に加えず

くつあたらしといえどもくびにくわえず

kutsuatarashitoiedomokubinikuwaezu

expression
there must be a clear distinction between the upper and lower classes, even new shoes must not be worn on the head(proverb)
Other readings:
沓新しと雖も首に加えず【くつあたらしといえどもくびにくわえず】
Related Kanji
shoes
new
although, however
neck, counter for songs and poems
add, addition, increase, join, include, Canada
shoes, boots