portyanka means A cotton wrapping worn in place of a sock by the Russian military, to avoid chafing, absorb sweat and improve the foothold. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 100 out of 100.
Etymology
Borrowed from Russian портя́нка (portjánka) or (more commonly in the plural) портя́нки (portjánki).
noun
- A cotton wrapping worn in place of a sock by the Russian military, to avoid chafing, absorb sweat and improve the foothold.