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Greaves
Open directlyEaston's Bible Dictionary · 1897
Only in 1 Sam. 17:6, a piece of defensive armour (q.v.) reaching from the foot to the knee; from French greve, “the shin.” They were the Roman cothurni.
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Smith's Bible Dictionary · 1863
a piece of defensive armor which reached from the foot to the knee and thus protected the shin of the wearer. It was made of leather or brass.
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Hastings Dictionary of the Bible · 1898
GREAVES. See Armor.
Schaff's Dictionary of the Bible · 1880
GREAVES. See Armor.
Webster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828
Part of speech: noun (n.)
The sediment of melted tallow. It is made into cakes for dogs' food. In Scotland it is called cracklings. [Written also graves.]