noun
- armor plates that protect the knees
Usage: historical; medieval armor
Examples
- The knight’s poleyns were made of polished steel.
- Medieval armor included poleyns to protect the warrior’s knees in battle.
- The museum displayed a complete suit of armor with articulated poleyns.
- Blacksmiths carefully shaped the poleyns to allow for knee movement.
- The poleyns were attached to the leg armor with leather straps.
- Historians study poleyns to understand medieval warfare protection.