Meaning & use
Leggin
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A close-fitting covering for the lower leg, made of leather or cloth; an older spelling of 'legging.'
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The trapper wore a sturdy leather leggin to protect his shin from brush.
Old catalogs from the era advertised canvas leggins for outdoor laborers.
A note on using this word
Leggin is an older, now uncommon variant spelling of 'legging,' occasionally found in historical texts and older dictionaries.
Words with a similar meaning
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