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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n.名词 noun
- 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.
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