poleyn

[ poh-leyn ]

nounArmor.
  1. a piece for the knee, made of plate or leather.

Origin of poleyn

1
1350–1400; 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
  1. a piece of armour for protecting the knee: Also called: kneecap

Origin of poleyn

1
from Old French polain

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