Wellington boot

or wellington boot


noun
  1. a leather boot with the front part of the top extending above the knee.

  2. a rubber or water-repellent leather boot extending to the knee or somewhat below it.

Origin of Wellington boot

1
First recorded in 1810–20; after the 1st Duke of Wellington

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