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ankle boot

American  
[ang-kuhl boot] / ˈæŋ kəl ˌbut /

noun

  1. a boot that extends a few inches above the ankle.


Etymology

Origin of ankle boot

First recorded in 1840–45

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Among them are a metallic leopard-print Capucines handbag as well as the women’s Star Trail Monogram ankle boot with patches.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 4, 2018

Also, it will offer products from the brand not available elsewhere such as a crocodile version of the Christopher backpack and a monogrammed ankle boot with patches.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 13, 2018

Next was a black ankle boot for men.

From The New Yorker Mar. 16, 2015

He has been on crutches, wearing an ankle boot over his right foot, since sustaining a lower-body injury late in the Rangers’ Game 7 victory over Ottawa on April 26.

From New York Times May 9, 2012

In such cases, and as well in those due to exhaustion or fatigue, the fetlock or ankle boot must be used.

From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.

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