单词 | congress gaiter |
释义 | > as lemmascongress gaiter congress gaiter n. = congress boot n. ΘΚΠ the world > textiles and clothing > clothing > types or styles of clothing > footwear > shoe or boot > boot > [noun] > with elastic sides congress boot1847 congress gaiter1852 Jemimas1902 Chelsea boots1962 1852 San Francisco Herald 5 Oct. 3/4 (advt.) Gents' fine patent leather Congress gaiters. 1885 Good Words July 454/1 Why boots with elastic sides should be called ‘Congress gaiters’ passes my comprehension. 1926 M. Sullivan Our Times 407 As late as the 1920's there were still customers for the type of footwear known as congress gaiters. 1937 D. F. Canfield Fables for Parents 265 The baskets set on the floor of the buggy at one side of Aunt Emma's congress gaiters. < as lemmas |
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