greaves

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Scope note
Plate armor for the lower legs, consisting of one contoured plate or two hinged together. Rare in Asia, they were worn in ancient Greece and Rome, and in the rest of Europe from the late 13th to the 17th century.
greaves
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024