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(gāt′ər)

noun

a cloth or leather covering for the instep and ankle, and, sometimes, the calf of the leg; spat or legging
☆ a shoe with elastic in the sides and no lacing
☆ a high overshoe with cloth upper

Origin: altered (after gait) < Fr guêtre, earlier guietre, prob. < Frank *wrist, instep, akin to wrist

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noun

a. A heavy cloth or leather covering for the leg extending from the instep to the ankle or knee.
b. A similar covering of lightweight, moisture-resistant fabric, used by skiers and hikers.
An ankle-high shoe with elastic sides.
An overshoe with a cloth top.
A high tubular collar fitting closely around the neck, often worn by skiers.

Origin:

Origin: French guêtre

Origin: , from Old French guietre

Origin: , of Germanic origin; see wer-² in Indo-European roots

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