chausses

plural noun

ˈshōs
1
: a medieval tight-fitting garment worn by men to cover the legs and feet and sometimes the body below the waist
2
: the early medieval armor of linked mail that fitted like chausses

Word History

Etymology

French, plural of chausse, from Medieval Latin calcea, from Latin calceus shoe, from calc-, calx heel

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“Chausses.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chausses. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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