Jambes
\Jambes\, Jambeux
\Jam"beux\, n. pl. [From F. jambe a leg: cf. OF. jambiere. See
Jamb, n.] (Ancient Armor) In the Middle Ages, armor for the legs below the knees, usually having front and back pieces; called also
greaves. [Written also
giambeux.] --Chaucer.
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