I had for calasero, a tall, long-legged Andalusian, in short jacket, little round-crowned hat, breeches decorated with buttons from the hip to the knees, and a pair of russet leather bottinas or Spatterdashes.
"The Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus (Vol. II)"
Washington Irving
Those three soldiers passing yonder who wear white facing on their blue coats, and black Spatterdashes from ankle to thigh, are infantry of the New England line.
"The Reckoning"
Robert W. Chambers
By his side, the registrar Seurrot, his legs encased in blue linen Spatterdashes, his back bent, his hands crossed comfortably over his "corporation," sat roasting himself at the flame, while grumbling when the wind blew the smoke in his eyes.
"A Woodland Queen, Complete"
Andre Theuriet Last Updated: March 3, 2009