JODHPUR


Meaning of JODHPUR in English

/jod"peuhr/ , n.

1. jodhpurs , ( used with a pl. v. ) riding breeches cut very full over the hips and tapering at the knees to become tightfitting from the knees to the ankles.

2. Also called jodhpur shoe, jodhpur boot . an ankle-high shoe for wearing with such breeches, having a strap that encircles the ankle and buckles on the side. Cf. chukka boot .

[ 1895-1900; after JODHPUR ]

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