Medieval Glossary
Greave
A plate armour piece that covers and protects the lower leg (or shin). Also called a 'greviere.'
Related term(s): Plate Armour; Greviere; Genouillere; Besagues; Poleyn; Sabaton
Category: Armour and Shields
Added: 08.07.04
Last modified: 04.30.05
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