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Definition of well-greaved in English: well-greavedadjective ˌwɛlˈɡriːvd archaic, poetic Wearing fine or sturdy greaves.
Origin Late 16th century; earliest use found in George Chapman (?1560–1634), poet and playwright. From well + greave + -ed, after ancient Greek (Homer) ἐϋκνήμις. Definition of well-greaved in US English: well-greavedadjectiveˌwɛlˈɡriːvd archaic, poetic Wearing fine or sturdy greaves.
Origin Late 16th century; earliest use found in George Chapman (?1560–1634), poet and playwright. From well + greave + -ed, after ancient Greek (Homer) ἐϋκνήμις. |