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الطماقات

English translation: (boot) spat

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Arabic term or phrase:الطماقات
English translation:(boot) spat
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19:23 Jul 28, 2013
Arabic to English translations [PRO]
Social Sciences - Textiles / Clothing / Fashion
Arabic term or phrase: الطماقات
I checked with some people who told me this is something soldiers in the army used to wear over their pants and boots in days past, but I don't have a clear idea of what the meaning might be in English.

The country is Lebanon.
Arabic & More
Jordan
(boot) spat
Explanation:
If someone told you they went over the pants and boots than it most likely means boot spats. The French military used to wear them, which would explain their presence in Lebanon.
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C. Marrs
Egypt
Local time: 00:43
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Thank you. This was of great help to me.
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
3 +2Gaiters
Noura Tawil
3(boot) spat
C. Marrs


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24 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
(boot) spat


Explanation:
If someone told you they went over the pants and boots than it most likely means boot spats. The French military used to wear them, which would explain their presence in Lebanon.


    Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spats_(footwear)
    Reference: http://https://www.google.com.eg/search?q=military+boot+spat...
C. Marrs
Egypt
Local time: 00:43
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 4
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Thank you. This was of great help to me.
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44 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +2
Gaiters


Explanation:
As Mr. Marrs suggested, it depends on the covered area. In the dictionary:
طماق = leggings, I think these cover the whole leg
while "Spats" only cover the ankle "around the shoe"
And "Gaiters" cover the lower leg and the top of the shoe.


    Reference: http://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale/wholesale-gaiter-pattern...
Noura Tawil
Syria
Local time: 01:43
Native speaker of: Native in ArabicArabic
Notes to answerer
Asker: Thank you for your contribution. Unfortunately, I can only award points to one person, so I chose the first answer even though yours is just as helpful.


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  C. Marrs: Excellent point.
23 mins
  -> Thank you, it was inspired by your answer :)
agree  sabbar: Gaiters can cover the whole leg and tie at the waist, but without a crotch.
13 hrs
  -> Thank you
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