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polaina.

spat (covering worn over a shoe)

7 characters3 syllables approx.Português language

Meaning & usage

noun/poˈlaj.nɐ/Brazil[poˈlaɪ̯.nɐ]Brazil/puˈlaj.nɐ/Portugal/pɔˈlaj.na/North-Brazil
  1. spat (covering worn over a shoe)

    feminine
  2. gaiter

    feminine
  3. leg warmer

    feminine
  4. compression sleeve for the leg or lower leg

    feminine
Where this word comes from

From French poulaine (“footwear”), from Old French poulanne (“hide from Poland”).

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