Wellington boot definition

Wellington boot

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WordNet

noun

(1) (19th century) a man's high tasseled boot

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Etymology

Named after Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, who wore and popularised a similar style of boot

Noun

Wellington boots (singular Wellington boot)

Waterproof rubber boots, intended to be worn in wet or muddy conditions. Short forms: wellies (singular welly or wellie)

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