Definition of gaiter Gaiter

/gejˈtɚ/ - [geyter] - gait•er

We found 12 definitions of gaiter from 5 different sources.

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What does gaiter mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: gaiters

gaiter - a shoe covering the ankle with elastic gores in the sides
  shoe footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material
gaiter - legging consisting of a cloth or leather covering for the leg from the knee to the ankle
gaiter - a cloth covering (a legging) that covers the instep and ankles
  spat
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • gaiter (Noun)
    A covering of cloth or leather for the ankle and instep; see spats.
  • gaiter (Noun)
    A covering cloth or leather for the whole leg from the knee to the instep, fitting down upon the shoe.
  • gaiter (Noun)
    Part of the ecclesiastical garb of a bishop.
  • gaiter (Verb)
    To dress with gaiters.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • gaiter (n.)
    A covering of cloth or leather for the ankle and instep, or for the whole leg from the knee to the instep, fitting down upon the shoe.
  • gaiter (n.)
    A kind of shoe, consisting of cloth, and covering the ankle.
  • gaiter (v. t.)
    To dress with gaiters.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • gaiter
    gāt′ėr, n. a covering of cloth, &c., for the ankle, fitting down upon the shoe. [Fr. guêtre, guietre.]

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