First Known Use: 14th century
Dictionary
greave
noun \ˈgrēv\
Definition of GREAVE
: armor for the shin
ADVERTISEMENT
Origin of GREAVE
Middle English greve, from Anglo-French
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: greaved tortoisePrevious Word in the Dictionary: great yearAll Words Near: greave
ADVERTISEMENT
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up greave? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).