_:vb6778679 "[\u2026] the permanent boning (excessive polishing) of boots by recruits [\u2026]"@en . . _:vb6778678 . _:vb6778679 . "8" . _:vb6778678 "To polish boots to a shiny finish."@en . _:vb6778679 "c. 1980, F. van Zy, SADF National Service (1979-1980)\u200E[1], archived from the original on 22 June 2004:"@en .