a piece of defensive armor which reached from the foot to the knee and thus protected the shin of the wearer. It was made of leather or brass.
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Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
Only in 1 Sam. 17:6, a piece of defensive armour (q.v.) reaching from the foot to the knee; from Fre...
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Armour for the legs. ...
The Sailor's Word-Book