English Explanatory Dictionary

puttee

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A strip of cloth wound round the leg, worn for protection or support by hikers, soldiers etc.
noun
  1. Something that is put somewhere; the object of the action of putting.
noun
  1. Alternative form of patti (“Punjab residential subdivision”).

Pronunciation

/ˈpʌtiː/ /pʌˈtiː/

Word forms

puttee puttees puttie putty

Etymology

From Hindi पट्टी (paṭṭī, “bandage, strip of cloth”), from Sanskrit पट्टिका (paṭṭikā) of similar meaning.

Related words

puttywalla
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