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Chausse

//ʃoʊs// name, noun

Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname from French.
Noun
  1. 1
    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. historical

    "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."

  2. 2
    A stocking, clothing covering the leg. historical

    "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."

Etymology

Etymology 1

Borrowed from French or Middle French chausse (“stocking, cloth covering the leg up to the thigh”).

Etymology 2

Borrowed from French Chausse.

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