| Word | gaiters |
|---|---|
| Definition | n. A cloth garment similar to leggings, covering the ankle and lower leg. |
| Sentence | He had never been seen in the city without a silk hat of some decency and a pair of gaiters. By grace of these two articles of clothing, he said, a man could always pass muster. |
| Source | Dubliners, "Grace", p. 173 |
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