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- [gey-ter]
- /ˈgeɪ tər/
- /ˈɡeɪ.tə(r)/
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- [gey-ter]
- /ˈgeɪ tər/
Definitions of gaiter word
- noun gaiter a covering of cloth or leather for the ankle and instep and sometimes also the lower leg, worn over the shoe or boot. Compare upper1 (def 7). 1
- noun gaiter a cloth or leather shoe with elastic insertions at the sides. 1
- noun gaiter an overshoe with a fabric top. 1
- noun gaiter A garment similar to leggings, worn to cover or protect the ankle and lower leg. 1
- noun gaiter spat, foot covering 1
- noun gaiter a cloth or leather covering for the leg or ankle buttoned on one side and usually strapped under the foot 0
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Origin of gaiter
First appearance:
before 1765 One of the 46% newest English words
1765-75; < French guêtre, Middle French guiestre, guestre, perhaps < Frankish *wrist, cognate with German Rist ankle, wrist. See wrist
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Parts of speech for Gaiter
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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gaiter popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
gaiter usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for gaiter
noun gaiter
- legging — either of the two lower limbs of a biped, as a human being, or any of the paired limbs of an animal, arthropod, etc., that support and move the body.
- legwarmer — a footless, stockinglike knitted covering for the leg, usually worn over tights, trousers, boots, etc., for warmth, as in a dance class or while exercising, or as a fashion accessory.
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