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"The jack-boot is almost entitled to be called the parent of the top and some other varieties. B. with tops of a yellow color were so commonly worn by gentlemen in the 18th century, as to become a peculiarity in the national costume of the English." — Chambers, 1881

Jack-boot

"The jack-boot is almost entitled to be called the parent of the top and some other varieties. B. with…