sabaton

sabaton

(ˈsæbəˌtɒn) n (Arms & Armour (excluding Firearms)) obsolete a foot covering in a suit of armour

sab•a•ton

(ˈsæb əˌtɒn)

n. a piece of armor protecting the foot. [1300–50; Middle English < Old Provençal, =sabat(a) shoe + -on]

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Noun

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sabaton - armor plate that protects the foot; consists of mail with a solid toe and heelsolleretarmor plate, armor plating, armour plate, plate armor, plate armour - specially hardened steel plate used to protect fortifications or vehicles from enemy firebody armor, body armour, cataphract, coat of mail, suit of armor, suit of armour - armor that protects the wearer's whole body