puttee
[puh-tee, poo-, puht-ee]
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noun
a long strip of cloth wound spirally round the leg from ankle to knee, worn especially formerly as part of a soldier's uniform.
a gaiter or legging of leather or other material, as worn by soldiers, riders, etc.
Origin of puttee
1870–75; < Hindi paṭṭī bandage; akin to Sanskrit paṭṭa strip of cloth, bandage
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Historical Examples of puttee
He slid the pencil down into his puttee and stood up, bowing.
Shelled by an Unseen FoeJames Fiske
I took off the puttee, rolled up his trousers, and discovered no sign of a wound.
Atlantic NarrativesMary Antin
“Dunno,” McGee answered, looking at the puttee roll in his hand.
Aces UpCovington Clarke
Mrs. Puttee and her eldest son saw me off at Euston Station.
A Yankee in the TrenchesR. Derby Holmes
I was overjoyed, as the hospital was very near Southall, and Mr. and Mrs. Puttee were both there to meet me.
A Yankee in the TrenchesR. Derby Holmes
puttee
putty
noun plural -tees or -ties
Word Origin for puttee
C19: from Hindi pattī, from Sanskrit pattikā, from patta cloth
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