greaves Summary and Overview
Bible Dictionaries at a Glance
greaves in Easton's Bible Dictionary
only in 1 Sam. 17:6, a piece of defensive armour (q.v.) reaching from the foot to the knee; from French greve, "the shin." They were the Roman cothurni.
greaves in Smith's Bible Dictionary
a piece of defensive armor which reached from the foot to the knee and thus protected the shin of the wearer. It was made of leather or brass.
greaves in Schaff's Bible Dictionary
GREAVES . See Armor.