Leg coverings that sound like big reptiles (7)

I believe the answer is:

gaiters

(Other definitions for gaiters that I've seen before include "Cloth coverings for legs - bishops may wear them" , "Protection for the legs" , "Covers for lower legs" , "Spats" , "things keeping mud off" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post.

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