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wellington boot Definition


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wellington
wellington boot
noun
    1. A waterproof rubber or plastic boot loosely covering the foot and calf.
    2. A riding-boot that covers the knee, but is cut away at the back allowing the knee to bend.
Etymology: 19c: named after the first Duke of Wellington (1769‐1852).



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