jambeau

Meaning

  1. A piece of armour for the leg (especially below the knee), a greave.
  2. A certain fish.

Synonyms

Translations

greva

Cnémide

Parahollardia lineata

Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈd͡ʒæm.boʊ/
Etymology

In summary

From Middle English iambeau(s) (compare jamber), from an Anglo-Norman [Term?] derivative of Old French jambe (“leg”): compare Old French jambiere. See jamb (noun). Compare lamboy(s).

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