greave

[ greev ]

nounArmor.
  1. a piece of plate armor for the leg between the knee and the ankle, usually composed of front and back pieces.

Origin of greave

1
1300–50; Middle English greves (plural) <Old French < ?

Other words from greave

  • greaved, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for greave

greave

/ (ɡriːv) /


noun
  1. (often plural) a piece of armour worn to protect the shin from the ankle to the knee

Origin of greave

1
C14: from Old French greve, perhaps from graver to part the hair, of Germanic origin

Derived forms of greave

  • greaved, adjective

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