Greaved

/ɡriːvd/ adjective

Definition

Wearing greaves; equipped with leg armor protecting the shins and lower legs.

Etymology

From 'greave' plus the participial adjective suffix '-ed', used to describe someone or something that has been outfitted with or wears greaves.

Kelly Says

'Greaved' appears famously in Homer's epics—he calls warriors 'greaved Achaeans' to show they're properly armed and ready for battle. It's one of those words that proves you can trust a Greek warrior who's wearing the right equipment!

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