poleyns

 [poh-leyn]  

po·leyn

   [poh-leyn]
noun Armor.
a piece for the knee, made of plate or leather.
Also called knee cop.

Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English poleyn, polayne < Old French po(u)lain < ?
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