Complete Definition of "greave"

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English

Etymology
From Old French greve, "shin"

Pronunciation
AHD|gr�v
Homophones
grieve

Noun
en-noun

  1. A piece of armour that protects the leg, especially the shin.

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Alternative spellings
greeve

Category:Armor

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