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Greaves

Greaves Meaning & Definition
Greaves Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Greaves?

[n] armor plate that protects legs below the knee

Synonyms | Synonyms for Greaves: greave | jambeau

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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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