Jambeau definition

jămbō
jambeaux
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A piece of armor for the leg below the knee.
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(obsolete) A piece of armour for the leg. [14th-16th c.]
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Noun

Singular:
jambeau
Plural:
jambeaux

Origin of jambeau

  • Middle English probably from Old North French jambeau from Old French jambe leg jamb

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From an Anglo-Norman derivative of jambe (“leg”).

    From Wiktionary