bota

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[], (Noun)

Definitions:
- Originally: a measure of capacity for liquid, used especially in Spain and Portugal and varying according to locality and the nature of the contents. In later use: a large cask for wine or other liquids, the capacity of which varies according to the contents and locality.

- A small wine flask made of leather or goatskin which may be slung over the shoulder or chest, having a narrow nozzle from which wine is squirted directly into the mouth.


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Origin:
early 18th century; earliest use found in Ephraim Chambers (?1680–1740), encyclopaedist. Partly from Spanish bota


[], (Noun)

Definitions:
- A boot, especially for riding. Also (in plural): leather leggings or similar protective coverings for the legs.


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Origin:
early 19th century. From Spanish bota




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