poleyn
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(ˈpəʊleɪn)n
(Arms & Armour (excluding Firearms)) a piece of armour for protecting the knee. Also called: kneecap
[from Old French polain]
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po•leyn
(ˈpoʊ leɪn)n.
armor for the knee.
[1350–1400; Middle English poleyn, polayne < Old French po(u)lain, of uncertain orig.]
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