Dictionary

spats en · NOUN

Pronunciation

• /spæts/
• (US) audio

Etymology

Clipping of spatterdashes.

Meanings

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

Antonyms

feathers · feathering · horsefeathers · feather

Coordinates

gaiter

Descendants

スパッツ

spats en · VERB

Pronunciation

• /spæts/
• (US) audio

Etymology

Clipping of spatterdashes.

Meanings

1. (form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person) third-person singular simple present indicative of spat
   form of spat