spatterdash

[Eng. spatter, and dash.] A leather legging for equestrians; a covering of cloth or leather for the leg, fitting upon the shoe; a gaiter. "Here's a fellow made for a soldier; there's a leg for a spatterdash."-Sheridan: Camp, i. 2. *spăt-ter-dăshed, a. [Eng. spatterdash ; -ed.] Wearing spatterdashes. spăt-tle, v. t. [SPATTLE (2), s.] Pottery: To sprinkle, as earthenware, with glaze or colored slip; to make party-colored ware. *spăt-tle (1), 8. [SPITTLE.]