1. a piece of armor that protects the thigh and upper leg
Usage: historical; usually used in plural (cuishes)

Examples

• Medieval knights wore cuishes as part of their full plate armor.
• The blacksmith crafted a pair of cuishes from steel to protect the warrior's legs.
• Cuishes were often worn over mail or padded garments for additional protection.
• The museum displayed ornate cuishes decorated with gold inlay from the 15th century.