Wellington boots

Meaning

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

Translations

botte en caoutchouc

bottes en caoutchouc

stivale di gomma

Etymology

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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