Gaiter Definition & Meaning

gaiter
noun
  1. a cloth covering (a legging) that covers the instep and ankles
  2. a shoe covering the ankle with elastic gores in the sides
  3. legging consisting of a cloth or leather covering for the leg from the knee to the ankle

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