01 A clog or patten.
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A clog or patten.[Obs.]“Nor were worthy [to] unbuckle his galoche.” — Chaucer.
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2.
An overshoe worn in wet weather, especially a waterproof rubber overshoe extending over the ankle, worn over one's regular shoes; now usually written galosh. It is used mostly in the plural; as, it's raining, so put your galoshes on.
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3.
A gaiter, or legging, covering the upper part of the shoe and part of the leg.