cuisses

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Scope note
Plate armor for the thighs, usually attached to the poleyns at their lower end. Introduced during the 14th century, they evolved from a single plate covering the front of the thigh to articulated lames encircling the entire thigh.
cuisses
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024