solleret

British

/ ˌsɒləˈrɛt /

noun

a protective covering for the foot consisting of riveted plates of armour

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Etymology

Origin of solleret

C19: from French, diminutive of Old French soller shoe, from Late Latin subtēl arch beneath the foot, from _sub- + tālus ankle

Example Sentences

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The armor was correct from helm to sollerets, with hauberk and corselet, greaves and jambards, while the gauntleted hands were crossed, in true warrior fashion, on the hilt of a long, straight sword.

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See! they are springing from their horses, and cutting their sollerets that they may rush upon us.

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