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puttee

/puh-tee, poo-, puht-ee/US // pʌˈti, pʊ-, ˈpʌt i //UK // (ˈpʌtɪ) //

腿脚不利索的人,腿脚不便的人,腿脚不灵便的人,腿脚不方便的人

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a long strip of cloth wound spirally round the leg from ankle to knee, worn especially formerly as part of a soldier's uniform.
    • : a gaiter or legging of leather or other material, as worn by soldiers, riders, etc.

Examples

  • FitzMorris turned up at the next parade with one puttee missing, and a tunic that could not meet across his chest.

  • A bullet had just grazed his leg and the Government was compelled to provide him with a new puttee.

  • You takee my tanglefoot and allee samee puttee in your pockee; me wantee.

  • It is a sign of gaucherie, however, to allow the top of either sock to protrude above the puttee or legging.

  • Steam rose from puttee and heavy shoe and from the sodden woollen breeches.