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Definition of poleyn in English:

poleyn

noun

historical

  • A piece of armour covering and protecting the knee, fastened to the thigh-piece.

Origin

Late Middle English; earliest use found in Inquisition Miscellany. Apparently from Anglo-Norman polein knee-piece, of unknown origin. Perhaps compare poulaine.

Pronunciation

poleyn

/ˈpɒleɪn/ /ˈpɒlɪn/