Armour for the leg. Also figurative.

Scottish. Each of a pair of pieces of splint armour (see splint, n. 1a) worn to protect the knees. Obsolete (historical in later use).

With plural agreement. Pantaloons or tight coverings for the legs and feet; esp. of mail, forming part of a knight's armour (in Old French chauces d…

a protective panel on a saddle (or one of a pair extending on either side) which shields the horse-rider's legs, esp. in warfare or jousting (now…

Chiefly in plural (now somewhat rare). Armour. A piece of armour for the (lower) leg.