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

You expect a director to come walking out of the woods on 18 in puttees and with his cap on backward yelling, “Cut!”

From Golf Digest

The aunts led us over to the automobiles, where Henriette, in black puttees and with a stiff-brimmed cap tucked under his arm, was standing at rigid attention.

From Literature

Wearing short skirts and puttees, they waded through the molasses and distributed hot coffee and doughnuts to the firemen, policemen, soldiers and sailors.

From Washington Times

One wore an officer’s uniform and carried a samurai sword, while the other wore puttees and carried what appeared to be a replica rifle.

From Washington Times

One wore an officer’s uniform and carried a samurai sword, while the other wore puttees and carried what appeared to be a replica rifle.

From Seattle Times