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Meaning of gaiter in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions
  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈɡeɪdər/

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  1. Noun

    gaiter

    Etymology

    early 18th century: from French guêtre, probably of Germanic origin and related to wrist

    Definitions

    1. a cloth covering (a legging) that provides covering for the instep and ankles
  2. 2. a shoe covering the ankle with elastic gores in the sides
  3. 3. legging consisting of a cloth or leather covering for the leg from the knee to the ankle

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