I Googled "gaiter" and got a bunch of Franco-German gobbledygook. The origin of the word is less than certain, it appears.
Now, if you'd like me to define and expand on "Gator", pack a lunch. In Georgia, the term "alligator" is commonly used in order to delineate our indiginous version of the reptile from the blue-and-orange species commonly found in our neighboring state to the south - that particular branch of the alligator family being commonly discussed while using much colorful and profane language, and accompanied by regular expectoration . . .
