Schynbald
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ʃɪn.bɔld/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Schynbald is a noun meaning (historical) A piece of plate armor (from the 1200s to the 1400s) for the lower leg (shin): a metal plate, often strapped over mail or padding, now especially one which did not completely enclose the lower leg like a greave might.
Meaning
(historical) A piece of plate armor (from the 1200s to the 1400s) for the lower leg (shin): a metal plate, often strapped over mail or padding, now especially one which did not completely enclose the lower leg like a greave might.
Example Sentences
[…] early leg defence, such as poleyns and schynbalds, can be seen on the incised tomb-slab of Pakoslaw of Mstyczów, which was made around 1319 (see page 21).
Word Forms
- schynbalds
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include shinplate, thighplate, poleyn, greave, splint, spaulder.
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