1. Protective coverings worn over the lower leg and ankle, typically made of cloth or leather; gaiters.
Usage: Usually plural; archaic or historical term

Examples

• The soldier wore gamashes to protect his legs from mud and brush.
• Historical reenactors often don gamashes as part of their period costume.
• The hunter's gamashes kept his lower legs dry during the trek through the swamp.
• In the 18th century, gamashes were a common accessory for outdoor work.