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—spatterdashed, adj./spat"euhr dash'/, n.a long gaiter to protect the trousers or stockings, as from mud while riding.[1680-90; SPATTER + DASH]
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Spatterdash — may refer to: *Spattering *Spats *Gaiters … Wikipedia
spatterdash — [spat′ərdash΄] n. [ SPATTER + DASH1] a long legging formerly worn to protect the stocking or trouser leg, as in wet weather … English World dictionary
spatterdash — noun historical a long gaiter or legging, worn especially when riding … English new terms dictionary
spatterdash — /ˈspætədæʃ/ (say spatuhdash) noun 1. (usually plural) a kind of long gaiter worn to protect the trousers, etc., from mud, as in riding. 2. Building Trades a cement and sand mixture thrown on to a wall as a primer for a first coat of plaster.… …
spatterdash — n. 1 (usu. in pl.) hist. a cloth or other legging to protect the stockings etc. from mud etc. 2 US = ROUGHCAST … Useful english dictionary
Spats — are a type of shoe accessory worn in the late 19th and early 20th century. Spats as items of uniform Spats are still used as a traditional accessory in many marching band uniforms in the United States.French infantry wore white spats for parade… … Wikipedia
Spat — Spat, n. [Short for {Spatterdash}.] 1. A legging; a gaiter. [Scot. & Dial. Eng.] [Webster 1913 Suppl.] 2. A kind of short cloth or leather gaiter worn over the upper part of the shoe and fastened beneath the instep; chiefly in pl. [Webster 1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
spat — I. past and past participle of spit II. noun (plural spat or spats) Etymology: origin unknown Date: 1667 a young bivalve (as an oyster) III. noun Etymology: short for spatterdash legging … New Collegiate Dictionary
Faux — (pronEng|ˈfoʊ, like ) is a French word for false or fake . It is often used in English phrases such as faux pearls , faux fur , and faux pas .When manufacturing faux objects or materials, an attempt is often made to create products which will… … Wikipedia
spat — spat1 /spat/, n., v., spatted, spatting. n. 1. a petty quarrel. 2. a light blow; slap; smack. v.i. 3. to engage in a petty quarrel or dispute. 4. to splash or spatter; rain spatting against the window. v.t. 5. to strike lightly; slap. [1795 1805 … Universalium
