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Topic: CLOTHES

Date: 1800-1900
Origin: gum 'rubber' + boot

gumboot

 noun
     
gum‧boot [countable] British English old-fashioned
DCC a tall boot made of rubber that you wear to keep your feet dry [= wellington boot]
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