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2. Welly wanging - Wikipedia

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   Welly throwing, also known as welly hoying, welly wanging and boot throwing, is a sport in which competitors are required to throw a Wellington boot as far as possible. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] The sport appears to have originated in the West Country of England in the 1970s, and rapidly became a popular activity at village fêtes and fundraising events ...

3. Wellington boot - Wikipedia

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   A Wellington boot, often shortened to welly, [1] and also known as a gumboot, rubber boot, or rain boot, [2] [3] is a type of waterproof boot made of rubber. Originally a type of leather boot adapted from Hessian boots , a style of military riding boot, Wellington boots were worn and popularised by Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington .

4. Waders (footwear) - Wikipedia

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   Waders are generally distinguished from counterpart waterproof boots by shaft height; the hip boot extending to the thigh and the Wellington boot to the knee. For the sake of emphasis, therefore, waders are sometimes defined by the extent of their coverage as thigh waders, chest waders or full-body waders.

5. Throwback: The story behind the royal loved shoes, the Wellington

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   Looking to emulate the duke, aristocrats in England began wearing this type of boot and it became known as the "Wellington." In 1853, Hiram Hutchinson introduced rubber to the Wellington boot. The ...

6. Welly - Wikipedia

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   Wellington boot, protective boot popularized by the first Duke of Wellington; A nickname for the city of Wellington, New Zealand, and: Wellington Phoenix FC, professional football club based in Wellington, New Zealand, and participating in the Australian A-League

7. Hessian (boot) - Wikipedia

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   The boots had a low heel, and a semi-pointed toe that made them practical for mounted troops, as they allowed easy use of stirrups. [3] They reached to the knee and had a decorative tassel at the top of each shaft, with a "v" notch in front. [4] The Hessian boot would evolve into the rubber work boots known as "Wellington boots".

8. When It Comes to Weight Loss, These 2 Nutrients Can Help ...

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   A new study suggests that a diet filled with protein and fiber may be the most effective for weight loss. Here's what a dietitian wants you to know.

9. Parents Surprise Daughters with Life-Size, European-Themed ...

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   Elise Hunter and her husband Scott have built their two daughters' Christmas presents for the past few years. This year, the Utah couple decided to make their daughters a European-inspired ...