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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD WELLINGTON BOOTS

Named after the 1st Duke of Wellington2.
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PRONUNCIATION OF WELLINGTON BOOTS

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF WELLINGTON BOOTS

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Wellington boots is a noun.
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WHAT DOES WELLINGTON BOOTS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Wellington boot

The Wellington boot is a type of boot based upon leather Hessian boots. They were worn and popularised by Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington. This novel "Wellington" boot became a staple of hunting and outdoor wear for the British aristocracy in the early 19th century. Wellington boots are also known as rubber boots, wellies, wellingtons, topboots, billy-boots, gumboots, gumbies, gummies, rainboots, gavin's, Alaskan Sneakers, and kboots.

Definition of Wellington boots in the English dictionary

The definition of Wellington boots in the dictionary is Also called: gumboots, wellingtons knee-length or calf-length rubber or rubberized boots, worn esp in wet conditions Often shortened to: wellies. Other definition of Wellington boots is military leather boots covering the front of the knee but cut away at the back to allow easier bending of the knee.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE WELLINGTON BOOTS

Welles
Wellesley
Wellesz
wellhead
wellhole
wellhouse
wellies
welling
Wellingborough
Wellington
wellingtonia
wellingtons
wellness
Wells
Wellsian
wellsite
wellspring
welly
welly boot
Wellywood

WORDS THAT END LIKE WELLINGTON BOOTS

bet one´s boots
boots
bossyboots
cowboy boots
desert boots
fill your boots
gumboots
have one´s heart in one´s boots
Hessian boots
hiking boots
jodhpur boots
kinky boots
moonboots
riding boots
roots
rubber boots
seven-league boots
slyboots
thigh boots
too big for one´s boots
top boots

Synonyms and antonyms of Wellington boots in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Wellington boots» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF WELLINGTON BOOTS

Find out the translation of Wellington boots to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Wellington boots from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Wellington boots» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

惠灵顿靴
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

botas de agua
570 millions of speakers

English

Wellington boots
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

वेलिंगटन जूते
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

أحذية ويلينغتون
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

резиновые сапоги
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

botas de borracha
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ওয়েলিংটন বুট
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

bottes en caoutchouc
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

kasut Wellington
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Gummistiefel
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ウェリントンブーツ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

웰링턴 부츠
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Wellington boots
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

Wellington khởi động
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வெல்லிங்டன் காலணிகள்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

वेलिंग्टन बूट करते
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Wellington çizmeler
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

stivali di gomma
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

kalosze
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

гумові чоботи
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

cizme Wellington
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

γαλότσες
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Wellington boots
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

boots
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

gummistøvler
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Wellington boots

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «WELLINGTON BOOTS»

The term «Wellington boots» is regularly used and occupies the 80.586 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «WELLINGTON BOOTS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Wellington boots

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WELLINGTON BOOTS»

Discover the use of Wellington boots in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Wellington boots and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Boy in Wellington Boots
The story charts the fallout for a family plucked from home and deposited in a strange and unfamiliar land where they are torn apart by infidelity poverty and sheer physical hardship.
V. M. Frost, 2012
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Mr Wellington Boots: Three Magical Cat Stories
He might look like an ordinary cat, but when Mr. Wellington Boots stays with Selina and her family, all sorts of amazing and magical things start to happen.
Ann Ruffell, 1996
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Five hundred questions and answers offered to the subalterns ...
If finally approved between 1st April and 30th June, 1 tunic, 1 pair of overalls, 1 Wellington boots, 1 ankle boots, 1 trousers, 1 gloves. 1st July and 31st December (new), 1 pair of Wellington boots ; (part worn or new), 1 tunic, 1 pair of overalls, ...
British cavalry, 1864
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Catalogue of the Collection of Animal Products belonging to ...
Pair of Wellington boots made of kangaroo leather, by James Sly, Hobarton — a good specimen of colonial production and workmanship. 23 Counter-case of tools used by patten and last-makers, &c. Saws, pincers, chisels, rasp, hammer, ...
‎1858
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A voice from the tomb. A dialogue between Nelson and ...
I had a pair of boots made, a sort of half boot, which, for its novelty, came into general use, and they are called " Wellington boots." Nel. I understand; at all events, messmate, if you are trod under foot, in one sense, you have been by no means ...
‎1853
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The art and mystery of the gentle craft, an essay on boot ...
Wellington boots were first brought into this country from Germany, in the beginning of the war, about 1794 or 1795. They were then crinkled in the front of the instab ; as the present mode of blocking them was, I suppose unknown to the  ...
John O'Sullivan, 1834
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Official catalogue of the Great Exhibition of the Works of ...
Wellington boots, with steel spring shanks, which improve the form, and retain the shape. 141 Creak, J. Wisbech, Inv. and Manu. — Improved waterproof button, buckle, and Blucher boots. Prov. reg. 142 Cowling, J. Richmond, Yorkshire, Inv.
Great Britain. Commissioners for the Exhibition of 1851, 1851
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Official Descriptive and Illustrated Catalogue
Q AREAS G. H. I. J. 10 TO 14. 115 BERRALL, WI, 86 SON, 60 and 61 . Marylebone Lane— 1 , Manufacturers. * Top boots for racing. Wellington boots. Ladies' boots. Children's boots for weak ankles. , j Boot fronts from skins imported in a rough ...
‎1851
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Official Descriptive and Illustrated Catalogue of the Great ...
Flexible Wellington boots, with springs at the sides. 191 Clarke, Edward Wm., 12 Southampton Row, Bloomsbury — Manufacturer and Inventor. Boots and shoes of various kinds and styles. Casts and lasts for deformed feet, &c. 192 Hickson ...
Great Exhibition, 1851
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Tales from the Kingdom of Lailonia and The Key to Heaven
further events which took place. A few weeks after Gyom's decision to revert to being a young man the police caught a thief who had once stolen a bowler hat, an umbrella, some Wellington boots, and a pair of glasses belonging to Gyom.
Leszek Kolakowski, 1989

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WELLINGTON BOOTS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Wellington boots is used in the context of the following news items.
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What happens to the Wellington boots left behind at Glastonbury?
Tonnes of the rubber boots are collected after the festival is over and ... BBC News joined the team as they harvested 2015's boots and took them out to Cluj. «BBC News, Jul 15»
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Glastonbury Festival Fashion: Flowers, Feathers And Wellington
Mostly camping out in tents and yurts, attendees coped with rain and cool temperatures wearing rain gear and Wellington boots topped off with festive headgear. «Fashion Times, Jun 15»
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Boot the rains: The story of Wellington boots
The Wellington boots! Designed for comfort and to keep the feet dry, this is not footwear indigenous to Britain anymore but has been borrowed across the world. «Daily News & Analysis, Jun 15»
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The complete Waterloo guide, from Abba to Wellington boots (Part 1)
The Duke of Wellington is the obvious answer – except he would probably have lost had it not been for the timely arrival of Prussian reinforcements under ... «FRANCE 24, Jun 15»
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Alessandra Ambrosio and her son Noah wear wellington boots in LA
The 34-year-old slipped into a pair of stylish grey wellington boots for an ... with a pair of blue skinny jeans and brown suede ankle boots with chunky heels. «Daily Mail, May 15»
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Duke of Wellington's boots go on display for Battle of Waterloo …
A pair of original "Wellington boots" are to go on display to mark the 200th ... The first Duke of Wellington's handwritten orders from the conflict will also be ... «BBC News, Apr 15»
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Skiddle to 3D print wellington boots on site in anticipation of rainy …
UK festival guide Skiddle will be utilising 3D printing technology to help keep poorly prepared festival goers dry producing them customised wellington boots in ... «The Drum, Mar 15»
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Wellington boots Eoin Morgan when he's down as England look to …
England found themselves with a new captain this evening when the Mayor of Wellington inadvertently welcomed a stranger called Eoin Rogers to the city. «The Times, Feb 15»
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Wellington mayor mocked for botching England captain's name
Eoin Morgan accepts a token as part of a formal Maori greeting in Wellington. ... The Times writer took it further, under the headline 'Wellington boots Eoin ... «TVNZ, Feb 15»
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Alessandra Ambrosio splashes around in patent wellington boots
She's a California girl, and has become accustomed to soaking up the sun on a daily basis. But Alessandra Ambrosio seemed to be having the time of her life a ... «Daily Mail, Dec 14»

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