buskins

buskin n .over this (bluchers, which see) they wore canvas leggings to prevent snow getting down in their boots or inside their pants. These leggings were called buskins. See cited quotation. Used I Used I Not used

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Summary:buskin n .over this (bluchers, which see) they wore canvas leggings to prevent snow getting down in their boots or inside their pants. These leggings were called buskins. See cited quotation. Used I Used I Not used