spats
spats · spatses
A stiff legging worn over the instep and ankles of a shoeA stiff legging worn over the instep and ankles of a shoe.
/spæts/
Meaning
4 senses(plural, plural only)A stiff legging worn over the instep and ankles of a shoe.
(plural, plural only)A similar device for horses.
(plural, plural only)Long hair on front of lower legs of heavier horses (over the hooves), especially draft horses, notably the Clydesdale breed.
(plural, plural only)Form-fitting shorts covering the waist to mid- or lower thigh usually worn for athletic events; compression shorts.
Origin
Clipping of spatterdashes.Clipping of spatterdashes.
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