Chausses

[ʃәus]

Definition

(n. pl.) The garment for the legs and feet and for the body below the waist, worn in Europe throughout the Middle Ages; applied also to the armor for the same parts, when fixible, as of chain mail.

Editor: Wilma

Definition

n.pl. any closely fitting covering for the legs hose generally: the defence-pieces for the legs in ancient armour.—n. Chaussure′ a general name for boots and shoes.

Editor: Zeke