In English the meaning of the name Demi is: Abbreviation of Demetria-the mythological goddess of corn and harvest. American Meaning: The name Demi is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name Demi is: Abbreviation of Demetria-the mythological goddess of corn and harvest.
Definition of gaiter for English Language Learners. : a cloth or leather covering worn over the lower part of the leg especially to keep the legs and ankles dry when hiking.
In the United States today, gaiters commonly are called half chaps or chapettes and are worn over short paddock boots by English-style riders. Generally, they are not seen in horse show competition, except at beginning levels.aiters may also be worn as protection against snake bites. Gaiters are similar to puttees, a part of numerous military uniforms. Gaiters known as jambieres (derived from the French word jambe for legs, hence leggings) were part of the uniform of Zouave infantry regiments.