puttee

American  

[puh-tee, poo-, puht-ee] / pʌˈti, pʊ-, ˈpʌt i /

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.

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puttee British  

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of puttee

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

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Example Sentences

See Examples For:

puttee

He bent down to tighten the lacings on a puttee.

From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles

Personally I had no other headgear of any kind, except a sort of Glengarry made of pieces of puttee stitched together.

From A Prisoner in Turkey by John Still

She became silent again, and remained so for some time, while I went on at my task, binding the strips of rug about my feet and ankles, and fastening them, puttee fashion, around my legs.

From Ravensdene Court by J. S. (Joseph Smith) Fletcher

“Dunno,” McGee answered, looking at the puttee roll in his hand.

From Aces Up by Covington Clarke

Steam rose from puttee and heavy shoe and from sodden woollen breeches.

From The Flaming Jewel by Robert W. (Robert William) Chambers

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