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Greaves \Greaves\ (gr[=e]vz), n. pl. [Cf. dial. Sw. grevar
greaves, LG. greven, G. griebe, also AS. greofa pot. Cf.
{Gravy.}]
The sediment of melted tallow. It is made into cakes for
dogs' food. In Scotland it is called {cracklings}. [Written
also {graves}.]
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Jambes \Jambes\, Jambeux \Jam"beux\, n. pl. [From F. jambe a
leg: cf. OF. jambiere. See {Jamb}, n.] (Ancient Armor)
In the Middle Ages, armor for the legs below the knees,
usually having front and back pieces; called also {greaves}.
[Written also {giambeux}.] --Chaucer.
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