spats

Etymology
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Noun

 * 1) A stiff legging worn over the instep and ankles of a shoe.
 * 2) A similar device for horses.
 * 3) Long hair on front of lower legs of heavier horses (over the hooves), especially draft horses, notably the Clydesdale breed.
 * 4) form-fitting shorts covering the waist to mid- or lower thigh usually worn for athletic situations, compression shorts
 * 1) form-fitting shorts covering the waist to mid- or lower thigh usually worn for athletic situations, compression shorts
 * 1) form-fitting shorts covering the waist to mid- or lower thigh usually worn for athletic situations, compression shorts