Meaning & use
Greaves
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Armor plates worn to protect the shins and lower legs.
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The knight strapped on his greaves before heading into battle.
The museum displayed a full suit of armor, complete with greaves and gauntlets.
A note on using this word
Used since antiquity, greaves were worn by Greek hoplites, Roman soldiers, and medieval knights alike.
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shin guardsleg armor
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