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puttee

/pʌˈtiː/

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noun

C2formalcommonobsolete/pʌˈtiː/

A noun referring to a strip of cloth wound around the leg to form a legging, historically used by soldiers, particularly during World War I.

  • 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее полоску ткани, обматываемую вокруг ноги для формирования гетры, исторически использовавшуюся солдатами, особенно во время Первой мировой войны.
  1. Leg covering C1 formal british

    A long strip of cloth wound around the lower leg, typically from ankle to knee, used as a protective legging, especially by soldiers in the early 20th century.

    • The soldiers wrapped their puttees tightly before marching.
    • He wore a pair of khaki puttees with his uniform.
    • Puttees were standard issue for infantrymen during World War I.

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    Synonyms: gaiterleggingwrapping

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