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- noun UK
Waterproof rubber boots, intended to be worn inwet ormuddy conditions. Short forms:wellies (singular welly or wellie)
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Named after Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, who wore and popularised a similar style of boot, if not made of rubber.
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