schynbald
A piece of plate armor for the lower leg: a metal plate, often strapped over mail or…A piece of plate armor (from the 1200s to the 1400s) for the lower leg (shin): a metal plate, often strapped over mail or padding, now especially one which did not completely enclose the lower leg like a greave might.
Meaning
1 senses(historical)A piece of plate armor (from the 1200s to the 1400s) for the lower leg (shin): a metal plate, often strapped over mail or padding, now especially one which did not completely enclose the lower leg like a greave might.
Origin
From Middle English schynbalde, schynbawde, from shin. The second element may be Old FrencFrom Middle English schynbalde, schynbawde, from shin. The second element may be Old French baldrel, baudrel.
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Forms
plural: schynbalds| Singular | schynbald |
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See also
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