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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

SPATTERDASHES

n.plu. [spatter and dash. ] Coverings for the legs to keep them clean from water and mud. [Since boots are generally worn, these things and their name are little used. ]

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

SPATTERDASHED

SPATTERDASHED Spat "ter *dashed `, a.

Defn: Wearing spatterdashes. [Colloq. ] Thackeray.

SPATTERDASHES

Spat "ter *dash `es, n. pl. Etym: [Spatter + dash. ]

Defn: Coverings for the legs, to protect them from water and mud; long gaiters.

New American Oxford Dictionary

spatterdash

spat ter dash |ˈspatərˌdaSH ˈspædərˌdæʃ | ▶noun (usu. spatterdashes ) historical a long gaiter or legging worn to keep stockings or pants clean, esp. when riding.

Oxford Dictionary

spatterdash

spat ¦ter |dash |ˈspatədaʃ | ▶noun (usu. spatterdashes ) historical a long gaiter or legging worn to keep stockings or trousers clean, especially when riding.