About The Word Greaves
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Greaves
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What's The Definition Of Greaves?
[n] armor plate that protects legs below the knee
Synonyms | Synonyms for Greaves: greave | jambeau Related Terms | Find terms related to Greaves: See Also | armor plate | armor plating | armour plate | body armor | body armour | cataphract | coat of mail | plate armor | plate armour | suit of armor | suit of armour Greaves In Webster's Dictionary \Greaves\ (gr[=e]vz), n. pl. [Cf. dial. Sw. grevar
greaves, LG. greven, G. griebe, also AS. greofa pot. Cf.
{Gravy.}]
The sediment of melted tallow. It is made into cakes for
dogs' food. In Scotland it is called {cracklings}. [Written
also {graves}.]
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