greaves

Meanings

• Protective armor for the shins in medieval warfare.

  - "The knight wore greaves to protect his legs during battle."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with greaves
grieves , rieves , deeves , eves , heaves , leaves , keeves , seeves

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Variants

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greave , greaves

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Etymology

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Old English 'grecian', from Latin 'greca' meaning 'Greek'

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Related Concepts

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1. Armor: A protective covering made of various materials such as metal, leather, or ceramic. Armor was commonly used in medieval warfare to protect various parts of the body from enemy attacks.

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Culture

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Greaves have been depicted in various forms of literature, art, and music. In Dante's Inferno, the shades of the dead are described as wearing greaves made of living flesh. In medieval art, depictions of knights in armor often include greaves.

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