Shoe or boot covering (6 letters)

{ Answer }

GAITER

{ Related Clues }

Overshoe
Puttee
Spat
Ankle covering
Boot cover
Boot covering
Leg covering
Relative of a romeo
Shoe style
Covering worn over a boot

{ Tags }

ankle, boot, cover, covering, gaiter, leg, over, overshoe, puttee, relative, romeo, shoe, spat, style, worn

{ Notes }

The answer GAITER is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 900 puzzles.

{ Definition }

GAITER as a noun:

1. (spat, gaiter) = a cloth covering (a legging) that covers the instep and ankles

2. a shoe covering the ankle with elastic gores in the sides

3. legging consisting of a cloth or leather covering for the leg from the knee to the ankle