pogie
n.— «Kitting out for a kayak trip in sub-zero waters demands several layers of thermal underwear, a dry suit, waterproof Neoprene boots, woolly hat, neck warmer, gloves and pogies, a sort of waterproof sock to protect hands from constant exposure to freezing water.» —“Fjord Escort” by Michael Gebicki The Australian Feb. 18, 2006. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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