gaiter

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see also: Gaiter

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Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˈɡeɪ.tə/
• (GA) IPA: /ˈɡeɪ.təɹ/

Noun

gaiter (plural gaiters)

1. A covering of cloth or leather for the ankle and instep; see spats
2. A covering cloth or leather for the whole leg from the knee to the instep, fitting down upon the shoe.
3. Part of the ecclesiastical garb of a bishop.

Translations

• French: guêtre
• German: Gamasche
• Italian: ghette
• Portuguese: polaina
• Russian: ге́тра
• Spanish: polaina

Verb

gaiter (gaiters, present participle gaitering; past and past participle gaitered)

1. To dress with gaiters.

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Gaiter

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Proper noun

1. Surname

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