greave

greave  (grv)

n.

Leg armor worn below the knee. Often used in the plural.

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[Sing. of Middle English greves, from Old French, shins.]

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greave [griːv]

n

(Military / Arms & Armour (excluding Firearms)) (often plural) a piece of armour worn to protect the shin from the ankle to the knee

[from Old French greve, perhaps from graver to part the hair, of Germanic origin]

greaved  adj

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

greave - armor plate that protects legs below the knee jambeau armor plate, armor plating, armour plate, plate armor, plate armour - specially hardened steel plate used to protect fortifications or vehicles from enemy fire body armor, body armour, cataphract, coat of mail, suit of armor, suit of armour - armor that protects the wearer's whole body