poleyn


poleyn

(ˈpəʊleɪn) n (Arms & Armour (excluding Firearms)) a piece of armour for protecting the knee. Also called: kneecap [from Old French polain]

po•leyn

(ˈpoʊ leɪn)

n. armor for the knee. [1350–1400; Middle English poleyn, polayne < Old French po(u)lain, of uncertain orig.]