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puttee
[ puh-tee, poo-, puht-ee ]
noun
- a long strip of cloth wound spirally round the leg from ankle to knee, worn especially formerly as part of a soldier's uniform.
- a gaiter or legging of leather or other material, as worn by soldiers, riders, etc.
puttee
/ ˈpʌtɪ /
noun
- usually plural a strip of cloth worn wound around the legs from the ankle to the knee, esp as part of a military uniform in World War I
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Word History and Origins
Origin of puttee1
1870–75; < Hindi paṭṭī bandage; akin to Sanskrit paṭṭa strip of cloth, bandage
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Word History and Origins
Origin of puttee1
C19: from Hindi pattī, from Sanskrit pattikā, from patta cloth
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Example Sentences
FitzMorris turned up at the next parade with one puttee missing, and a tunic that could not meet across his chest.
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A bullet had just grazed his leg and the Government was compelled to provide him with a new puttee.
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You takee my tanglefoot and allee samee puttee in your pockee; me wantee.
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It is a sign of gaucherie, however, to allow the top of either sock to protrude above the puttee or legging.
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Steam rose from puttee and heavy shoe and from the sodden woollen breeches.
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