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GALLIGASKINS

\ɡˈalɪɡˌaskɪnz], \ɡˈalɪɡˌaskɪnz], \ɡ_ˈa_l_ɪ_ɡ_ˌa_s_k_ɪ_n_z]\

Definitions of GALLIGASKINS

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language
1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language

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Large, open hose or trousers: leggings worn by sportsmen.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

Leather protectors or hose for the legs of sportsmen during shooting excursions, &c.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. pl. Large open hose or trowsers;â€”leather guards worn on the legs by sportsmen.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

Large open hose.

1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language
By Thomas Sheridan

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