chausses

Noun

chausse (plural chausses)

1. (historical) Armor for the legs, usually made of mail, either covering the entire leg from foot to thigh, or variously covering only the thigh or only the calf and foot, with the chausson covering the other half of the leg.
   • As the period advanced, the legs were covered with mail chaussons above the knee, and below it with chausses, which were made to cover the feet.1907, British Museum, Department of British and Mediaeval Antiquities, Guide to the Mediaeval Room and to the Specimens of Mediaeval and Later Times in the Gold Ornament Room, page 61
2. (historical) A stocking, clothing covering the leg.
   • He clasped Matthew tightly on the shoulder. “As I began . . . since my loyal squire is dead, and I am somewhat wounded, more than I'd thought. . .” He pointed to his thigh, where his chausse was ripped and blood dripped to the ground.2012, Johanna Hill, Song of the Rose, Simon and Schuster, →ISBN

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