puttee

[ puh-tee, poo-, puht-ee ]

noun

1. a long strip of cloth wound spirally round the leg from ankle to knee, worn especially formerly as part of a soldier's uniform.
2. a gaiter or legging of leather or other material, as worn by soldiers, riders, etc.

puttee

/ ˈpʌtɪ /

noun

1. 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of puttee¹

1870–75; < Hindi paṭṭī bandage; akin to Sanskrit paṭṭa strip of cloth, bandage

Word History and Origins

Origin of puttee¹

C19: from Hindi pattī, from Sanskrit pattikā, from patta cloth

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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