poleyn
[ poh-leyn ]
nounArmor.
a piece for the knee, made of plate or leather.
Origin of poleyn
11350–1400; Middle English poleyn, polayne<Old French po(u)lain< ?
- Also called knee cop.
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British Dictionary definitions for poleyn
poleyn
/ (ˈpəʊleɪn) /
noun
a piece of armour for protecting the knee: Also called: kneecap
Origin of poleyn
1from Old French polain
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