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Wellington boot

or wellington 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.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of Wellington boot1

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

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Example Sentences

This man, who wore a velveteen coat and one wellington boot, boasted the historical name of Colonna.

Outside the window the upper-leather of a Wellington-boot was usually hung, pegged to a board as if to dry.

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