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sukkalegs

nounclothing

tube-like leg coverings worn over shoes

Tube-like, footless coverings for the lower leg worn over shoes or trousers as gaiters to protect the calves and ankles.

Example in use

Put oan da sukkalegs afore ye gae oot.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/SUK-uh-legs/

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