English
Etymology
Named after w:Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington|Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, who wore and popularised a similar style of boot
Alternative forms
Wellingtons
Noun
wikipedia
w:Wellington|Wellington boots (singular Wellington boot)
- context|UK Waterproof rubber boots, intended to be worn in wet or muddy conditions. Short forms: wellies (singular welly or wellie)
Translations
Finnish: kumisaappaat
Usage notes
Wellington boots is almost always used in the plural.
Synonyms
gumboot
(US) galoshes
See also
galoshes
Category:English eponyms
Category:Footwear
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