cnemid
cnemid · cnemids
A greave: a bronze shin protector worn in combat by Ancient Greek warriorsA greave: a bronze shin protector worn in combat by Ancient Greek warriors.
Meaning
1 sensesA greave: a bronze shin protector worn in combat by Ancient Greek warriors.
Origin
From Ancient Greek κνημῖδος (knēmîdos), genitive of κνημῑ́ς (knēmī́s, “shin, calve”). SeeFrom Ancient Greek κνημῖδος (knēmîdos), genitive of κνημῑ́ς (knēmī́s, “shin, calve”). See also cnemis.
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