The Clue
Duke's boot (10 letter answer)
The Answer
WELLINGTON
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Notes
The answer WELLINGTON is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1600 puzzles.
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Definition
WELLINGTON as a noun:
1. (Wellington, Duke of Wellington, First Duke of Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, Iron Duke) = British general and statesman; he defeated Napoleon at Waterloo; subsequently served as Prime Minister (1769-1852)
2. (Wellington, capital of New Zealand) = the capital of New Zealand
3. (Hessian boot, hessian, jackboot, Wellington, Wellington boot) = (19th century) a man's high tasseled boot