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gaiter
[ gey-ter ]
noun
- a covering of cloth or leather for the ankle and instep and sometimes also the lower leg, worn over the shoe or boot. Compare upper 1( def 7 ).
- a cloth or leather shoe with elastic insertions at the sides.
- an overshoe with a fabric top.
gaiter
/ ˈɡeɪtə /
noun
- a cloth or leather covering for the leg or ankle buttoned on one side and usually strapped under the foot
- Also calledspat a similar covering extending from the ankle to the instep
- a waterproof covering for the ankle worn by climbers and walkers to prevent snow, mud, or gravel entering over the top of the boot
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Derived Forms
- ˈgaiterless, adjective
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Other Words From
- gaiter·less adjective
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of gaiter1
C18: from French guêtre, probably of Germanic origin and related to wrist
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