A piece of armor protecting the elbow and forearm region, used in medieval times.
From Old French cubière (elbow protection) derived from cubit- (elbow) + -ière (feminine suffix for objects), meaning 'thing for the elbow.' Medieval French military equipment terminology.
Medieval knights had specialized armor for every body part including tiny pieces just for protecting the elbow bend—imagine the armorers trying to make sure elbows could still bend while being defended!
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