gaiter

English

/ˈɡeɪ.tə/, /ˈɡeɪ.təɹ/

noun
Definitions
  • A covering of cloth or leather for the ankle and instep.
  • A covering cloth or leather for the whole leg from the knee to the instep, fitting down upon the shoe.
  • Part of the ecclesiastical garb of a bishop.

Etymology

Borrowed from French guêtre (gaiter, leggings) derived from Middle French guiestres derived from Old French *gueste derived from Frankish *wasta derived from Proto-Germanic *wastijō (garment, dress).

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*wastijō

Gloss

garment, dress

Concept
Semantic Field

Clothing and grooming

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

衣

Emoji
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