spats

noun

1. (plural, plural-only)A stiff legging worn over the instep and ankles of a shoe.
2. (plural, plural-only)A similar device for horses.
3. (plural, plural-only)Long hair on front of lower legs of heavier horses (over the hooves), especially draft horses, notably the Clydesdale breed.
4. (plural, plural-only)form-fitting shorts covering the waist to mid- or lower thigh usually worn for athletic situations, compression shorts
5. (form-of, plural)plural of spat

verb

1. (form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person)third-person singular simple present indicative of spat