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poleyn

American  
[poh-leyn] / ˈpoʊ leɪn /

noun

Armor.

  1. a piece for the knee, made of plate or leather.

poleyn British  
/ ˈpəʊleɪn /

noun

  1. Also called: kneecap.  a piece of armour for protecting the knee

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Etymology

Origin of poleyn

1350–1400; Middle English poleyn, polayne < Old French po ( u ) lain < ?

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