"covering for the foot and lower leg," early 14c., from Old Frenchbote"boot" (12c.), with corresponding words in Provençal, Spanish, and Medieval Latin, all of unknown origin, perhaps from a Germanic source. Originally of riding boots only. ...
, with corresponding words in Provençal, Spanish, and Medieval Latin, all of unknown origin, perhaps from a Germanic source. Originally of riding boots only. From c. 1600 as "fixed external step of a coach." This later was extended to "low outside compartment used for stowing luggage" ...