/pu tee", poo-, put"ee/ , n.
1. a long strip of cloth wound spirally round the leg from ankle to knee, worn esp. formerly as part of a soldier's uniform.
2. a gaiter or legging of leather or other material, as worn by soldiers, riders, etc.
Also, putty, puttie .
[ 1870-75; patti bandage; akin to Skt patta strip of cloth, bandage ]