A piece of armor that protects the hip and thigh, or a reinforced skirt of armor worn by medieval knights.
From Old Spanish 'anquera' or possibly from Arabic 'al-kanqara' (the arch). Medieval term that emerged during the era of Moorish-Christian contact in Spain.
The anquera shows how medieval armor was incredibly specialized—different pieces protected different body parts, and knights often had custom-fitted armor worth fortunes that was passed down through families!
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