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puttie

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put⋅tie

[puht-ee]
–noun
puttee.

put⋅tee

[puh-tee, poo-, puht-ee]
–noun
1. a long strip of cloth wound spirally round the leg from ankle to knee, worn esp. formerly as part of a soldier's uniform.
2. a gaiter or legging of leather or other material, as worn by soldiers, riders, etc.
Also, putty, puttie.


Origin:
1870–75; < Hindi paṭṭī bandage; akin to Skt paṭṭa strip of cloth, bandage
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