Associations to the word «Puttee»

Wiktionary

PUTTEE, noun. A strip of cloth wound round the leg, worn for protection or support by hikers, soldiers etc.

Dictionary definition

PUTTEE, noun. A strip of cloth wound around the leg to form legging; used by soldiers in World War I.

Wise words

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