Vocabulary Entry

puttee

|noun • verb

noun

A strip of cloth wound around the leg from the ankle to the knee, typically worn by soldiers.

Example Sentences

"The soldiers wore puttees to protect their legs during the march."

"He wrapped his puttees tightly to keep warm in the cold weather."

"During the parade, the troop's uniforms included traditional puttees."

verb

Example Sentences

"He puttees his legs before heading out for the expedition."

"The soldier learned how to puttee quickly as part of his training."

"She watched as he expertly puttees his calves with the long strips of cloth."