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chausse - What does it mean?

Definition of 'chausse'

English

Noun

(en-noun)
  • (historical) Armor for the legs, usually made of mail.
  • * 1909 , Charles Henry Ashdown, European Arms & Armor , page 76:
  • The hauberk is shown continuous with the coif; the legs are protected by chausses of some pliable material, thickly covered with protective studs.
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