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Puttee: meaning, definitions and examples

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puttee

 

[ หˆpสŒti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

military equipment

A puttee is a long strip of cloth wrapped around the leg, typically from the ankle to the calf. It was commonly used by soldiers in the past as part of their uniform. The puttee provides support and protection to the lower leg during military activities.

Synonyms

bandage, leg wrap, leggings

Examples of usage

  • The soldiers wore puttees to keep their legs warm in the trenches.
  • He struggled to wrap the puttee correctly around his leg.
  • Many World War I soldiers featured puttees as part of their gear.

Translations

Translations of the word "puttee" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น perneira

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคŸเฅเคŸเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Puttee

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ puttee

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟัƒั‚ั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ puttee

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ—ใƒƒใƒ†ใ‚ฃ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท puttee

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ puttee

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท puttee

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ‘ธํ‹ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูˆุชูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ puttee

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ puttee

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ป‘่…ฟ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ puttee

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ puttee

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟัƒั‚ั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒฃแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ puttee

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ puttee

Etymology

The term 'puttee' originates from the French word 'puttรฉ,' which means 'to wrap' or 'to wind.' It became popular in the English language in the late 19th century, especially during World War I. Soldiers in the British Army adopted puttees as a practical solution for leg protection and warmth in rugged terrain. Puttees were typically made from wool or cotton, providing flexible yet secure coverage for the lower leg. While they are less commonly used today, puttees remain a notable symbol of military history and dress.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,876, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.