portyanka

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A cotton wrapping worn in place of a sock by the Russian military, to avoid chafing, absorb sweat and improve the foothold.

Word forms

portyanka portyanki portyankas

Etymology

Borrowed from Russian портя́нка (portjánka) or (more commonly in the plural) портя́нки (portjánki).

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