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gaiter

/ˈɡeɪ.tə/ · noun

Meaning

  1. A covering of cloth or leather for the ankle and instep.
  2. A covering cloth or leather for the whole leg from the knee to the instep, fitting down upon the shoe.
  3. Part of the ecclesiastical garb of a bishop.
  4. To dress with gaiters.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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