portyanka en · NOUN
Etymology
Borrowed from Russian портя́нка (portjánka) or (more commonly in the plural) портя́нки (portjánki).
Meanings
- (plural-normally) A cotton wrapping worn in place of a sock by the Russian military, to avoid chafing, absorb sweat and improve the foothold.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| portyankas | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| portyanki | Number=Plur | lexicographic |