greaves

[ greevz ]

noun

, (used with a singular or plural verb)

1. crackling ( def 3 ).

greaves

¹

/ ɡriːvz /

plural noun

1. the residue left after the rendering of tallow

Greaves

²

/ ɡriːvz /

noun

1. GreavesJimmy1940MEnglishSPORT AND GAMES: footballerFILMS AND TV: television commentator Jimmy. born 1940, English footballer and television commentator on the sport; played for a number of clubs including Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea; scored 44 goals in 57 matches for England (1959–67)

Word History and Origins

Origin of greaves¹

1605–15; < Low German greven; cognate with Old High German griubo, German Grieben

Word History and Origins

Origin of greaves¹

C17: from Low German greven; related to Old High German griubo

Example Sentences

Old Hawberk sat riveting the worn greaves of some ancient suit of armour, and the ting!

From The Daily Beast

Greaves the man is equally—and intentionally—hard to get a read on.

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As an alternative religious player, says Greaves, the Satanic Temple provides yet another “counterbalance.”

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Greaves and a handful of friends founded it in January as a vehicle for a cheeky, in-your-face brand of political theater.

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These days, Greaves regards traditional religion in general as both dangerously superstitious and exclusionary.

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As regards armour, controversy is waged over the shield, corslet, and bronze greaves.

From Project Gutenberg

Sir, the undertakers are here, and Mr. Greaves has ordered the bells to be rung: at three o'clock he will read the service.

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Greaves of bronze, like those of the Homeric heroes, protected their legs in battle.

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As is the case with King Arthur, the breastplate is worn over a coat of chain mail, and the greaves worn are plain.

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Their veteran commander was seated on his war-horse, but the blood trickled from the greaves of his armour.

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