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leg warmer

noun

Definition of leg warmer

: a usually knitted covering for the leg

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First Known Use of leg warmer

1915

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LEG WARMER Defined for English Language Learners

leg warmer

noun

Definition of leg warmer for English Language Learners

  • : a warm covering of usually soft cloth that you wear on your leg

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