Definitions for: Greaves


[n] armor plate that protects legs below the knee



Webster (1913) Definition: 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.]

Synonyms: greave, jambeau

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

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