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gaiter

[ gey-ter ]

noun

  1. 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 ).
  2. a cloth or leather shoe with elastic insertions at the sides.
  3. an overshoe with a fabric top.


gaiter

/ ˈɡɪə /

noun

  1. a cloth or leather covering for the leg or ankle buttoned on one side and usually strapped under the foot
  2. Also calledspat a similar covering extending from the ankle to the instep
  3. 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

  • ˈٱ, adjective
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • t· adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of gaiter1

1765–75; < French êٰ, Middle French guiestre, guestre, perhaps < Frankish *wrist, cognate with German Rist ankle, wrist. See wrist
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of gaiter1

C18: from French êٰ, probably of Germanic origin and related to wrist
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He is seen with his armed son, who hastily pulls a neck gaiter over his face, looking around wide-eyed.

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A neck gaiter protected his face from bugs.

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After six months on the job, Cullen knew it was inevitable that the sand would creep into his socks despite the canvas gaiters covering his pant legs and shoes.

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At the time, court papers say, Mr. Pelham was wearing a pair of goggles, a neck gaiter and a baseball hat emblazoned with a logo associated with the Proud Boys, a far-right group.

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Additional items include gloves, a hat, neck gaiter and sunglasses.

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