wellington boots

English - Turkish

Definition of wellington boots in English Turkish dictionary

lastik çizme

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wellington boot

lastik çizme

wellies

Wellington çizme, lastik çizme

English - English

Definition of wellington boots in English English dictionary

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

wellies

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Wellington boot

welly

wellington boot

A riding boot for men, the front of which came above the knee; also, a similar shorter boot worn under the trousers

Hyphenation

Wel·ling·ton boots

Turkish pronunciation

welîngtın buts

Synonyms

galoshes, gumboots, wellies

Pronunciation

/ˈweləɴɢtən ˈbo͞ots/ /ˈwɛlɪŋtən ˈbuːts/

Etymology

() Named after Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, who wore and popularised a similar style of boot, if not made of rubber.