Wellington-boots Definition

noun

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

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Origin of Wellington-boots

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

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Wellington-boots Sentence Examples

  • The Finnish company Nokia produces not only mobile phones, but also tires and Wellington boots.

  • Firefighters gloves The boots The boots are large rubber Wellington boots.

  • The boy was still there, kicking his wellington boots against the wall of the shop next door.

  • Firefighters gloves The boots The boots are large rubber wellington boots.

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