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( κνημίς ), a greave, a leggin. A pair of greaves ( κνημῖδες ) was one of the six articles of armour which formed the complete equipment of a Greek warrior [ Arma ], and likewise of a Roman soldier as fixed by Servius Tullius. They were made of various metals, with a lining probably of leather, felt, or cloth. Their form is shown in the accompanying cut. The figure is that of a fallen warrior, and in consequence of the bending of the knees, the greaves are seen to project a little above them. This statue also shows the ankle-rings ( ἐπισφύρια ), which were used to fasten the greaves immediately above the feet. IMG:6459379820872971714_ill273.jpg: Ocreae, Greaves. (From the Aeginetan Marbles.)