(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 0:34:44

Jambes (?), Jam"beux (?), n. pl. [From F. jambe a leg: cf. OF. jambiere. See Jamb, n.] Ancient Armor

In the Middle Ages, armor for the legs below the knees.

[Written also giambeux.]

Chaucer.

 

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