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Armored leg protectors worn by knights were called what?
 
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"Greaves," or armor for the upper and lower leg, were methodically added to the knee cover and before long the exposed foot was covered in a “Sabaton,” a shoeless foot cover that extended iron protection over the foot.

Knee protectors were called "poleyns."
 
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You're right, Sherasi!
 
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