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Definitions for puttee
pʌˈti, pʊ-, ˈpʌt iput·tee
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Princeton's WordNet
putteenoun
a strip of cloth wound around the leg to form legging; used by soldiers in World War I
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putteenoun
A strip of cloth wound round the leg, worn for protection or support by hikers, soldiers etc.
Etymology: From पट्टी, from पट्टिका of similar meaning.
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Puttee
A puttee (also spelled puttie, adapted from the Hindi paṭṭī, meaning "bandage") is a covering for the lower part of the leg from the ankle to the knee, alternatively known as: legwraps, leg bindings, winingas, or Wickelbänder. They consist of a long narrow piece of cloth wound tightly, and spirally round the leg, and serving to provide both support (as a compression garment) and protection. They were worn by both mounted and dismounted soldiers, generally taking the place of the leather or cloth gaiter.
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puttee
A puttee is a long strip of cloth, usually made from wool, wound tightly around the leg from ankle to knee for protection and support. It was originally worn by soldiers and horse riders in several countries, including Britain and India. The term originated from the Hindi word "patti" meaning bandage or strip.
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Puttee
A puttee, also spelled puttie, is the name, adapted from the Hindi patti, bandage, for a covering for the lower part of the leg from the ankle to the knee, consisting of a long narrow piece of cloth wound tightly and spirally round the leg, and serving both as a support and protection, worn especially by riders, and taking the place of the leather or cloth gaiter.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of puttee in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of puttee in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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- polainaSpanish
- پتکPersian
- パテJapanese
- owijaczPolish
- postaPortuguese
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