[Ads-l] gaiter

[Bill Mullins]

My son's school has sent out emails about the upcoming school year.  They initially will require the use of face masks, but hope to be able to go to gaiters.
I wasn't familiar with the term.  The wikipedia article on Neck Gaiters is useful: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neck_gaiter

The OED entry for "gaiter" refers only to coverings for the ankle and lower leg, with no reference to the neck.

1976 _Burlington [VT] Free Press_ 18 Jan 2C/6
"The hottest item in the store, a neck gaiter, is new this year.  A knit tube, it is worn around the neck like a turtleneck, and a skier can pull it over his nose to protect his face."
2003 _Boston Globe_ 23 Jan E10/2
"Unlike a scarf, the gaiter stays snug around your neck, keeping the wind out of the area, a most vulnerable spot in cold weather."
2005 Phoenix AZ _Arizona Republic_ 18 Dec B6/6
"This stretch gaiter keeps your neck warm or pull it up to protect your face."

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