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wellington

Syllabification: (wel·ling·ton)

Pronunciation: /ˈweliNGtən/

(also wellington boot)

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Definition of wellington

noun

chiefly British

a knee-length waterproof rubber or plastic boot.

Origin:

early 19th century: named after the 1st Duke of Wellington (see Wellington, 1st Duke of)

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Definition of wellington in the British & World English dictionary

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