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Wellington boots
plural noun
- Also calledgumbootswellingtons knee-length or calf-length rubber or rubberized boots, worn esp in wet conditions Often shortened towellies
- military leather boots covering the front of the knee but cut away at the back to allow easier bending of the knee
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Wellington boots1
C19: named after the 1st Duke of Wellington 2
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