Greaves
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.
Bibliography Information Easton, Matthew George. M.A., D.D., "Biblical Meaning for 'Greaves' Eastons Bible Dictionary". bible-history.com - Eastons; 1897.