1. A long strip of cloth wound around the lower leg from ankle to knee, worn especially by soldiers and in military uniforms.
Usage: Also spelled 'puttee'; Chiefly historical or military context

Examples

• The soldier wrapped puttees around his legs before marching.
• Military uniforms from the early 20th century often included puttees.
• He carefully wound the puttie from his ankle up to his knee.
• The old photograph showed soldiers in their dress uniforms with puttees.