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Wellington boots

plural noun

  1. Also calledgumbootswellingtons knee-length or calf-length rubber or rubberized boots, worn esp in wet conditions Often shortened towellies
  2. military leather boots covering the front of the knee but cut away at the back to allow easier bending of the knee


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Word History and Origins

Origin of Wellington boots1

C19: named after the 1st Duke of Wellington 2

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Example Sentences

The Duke of Wellington has not sufficient fat in his composition to grease his own Wellington-boots.

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