chausses

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Scope note
Leg armor made of mail, worn from the 11th to the 14th century, consisting either of a strip of mail over the front of the leg laced at the back and under the sole, or a full stocking of mail laced around the leg and secured under the knee.
chausses
Accepted term: 20-May-2024