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Schynbalds

Scope note

The earliest form of greaves, dating back to the mid-13th century, being gutter-shaped tubes of metal or hide, open on one side and covering the shin from just above the ankle to just below the knee.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000218729

Broader Terms used

greaves

Equivalent Terms used

schynbald

Created

13yrs ago

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