Jamber

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Synonym of jambeau (“piece of armor for the leg”). in-plural, often

    "[…] just below laid upon the jamber, and fastened by straps round it; […]"

Example

More examples

"[…] just below laid upon the jamber, and fastened by straps round it; […]"

Etymology

From jambeau? Or from Middle English jaumber? Compare lamboy(s).

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