plural gaiters
Definition of gaiter
1
: a cloth or leather leg covering reaching from the instep to above the ankle or to mid-calf or knee
2a
: an overshoe with fabric upper
b
: an ankle-high shoe with elastic gores in the sides
3
: a fabric covering in the form of a closed loop worn around the neck that can extend to cover the lower part of the face : neck gaiter
If associates wish to wear their own mask or personal covering, it must be clean and cover their nose and mouth. Alternatives might include a scarf, bandana or a gaiter.— Zak Failla We were masked with bandannas and hats and ski gaiters pulled up past our noses …— Kristen Millares Young
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The first known use of gaiter was in 1775
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