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HALF WELLINGTON [2 records]

Record 1 2000-05-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Footwear (Clothing)
  • Footwear and Shoe Repair
OBS

In modern times, "quarter wellington", "half wellington" and "three-quarter wellington" boots are worn by the military.

Key term(s)
  • half wellington style

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chaussures (Vêtements)
  • Chaussures et cordonnerie
OBS

De nos jours des bottes coupées dites «quart wellington», «demi wellington» et «trois quarts wellington» sont portées par les militaires.

Spanish

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Record 2 1994-05-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Clothing (Military)
DEF

A very high leather boot, cut away at the back and that extends above the knee in front.

OBS

In modern times, "quarter wellington", "half wellington" and "three-quarter wellington" boots are worn by the military.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Habillement (Militaire)
DEF

Botte de cuir très haute coupée à l'arrière et qui monte au-dessus du genou à l'avant.

OBS

De nos jours des bottes coupées dites «quart wellington», «demi wellington» et «trois quarts wellington» sont portées par les militaires.

OBS

Terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre.

Spanish

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