noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The piece of armour that covers the knee.
2. 2
   An angular piece of timber strengthening a joint where two roof timbers meet.

Synonyms

All synonyms

genouillère

Etymology

From knee + piece.

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