greaves

G g

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [greevz]
- /grivz/
- /griːvz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [greevz]
- /grivz/

Definitions of greaves word

noun greaves a piece of plate armor for the leg between the knee and the ankle, usually composed of front and back pieces. 1
noun greaves The unmeltable residue left after animal fat has been rendered. 1
noun plural greaves the residue left after the rendering of tallow 0
noun greaves Jimmy. born 1940, English footballer and television commentator on the sport; played for a number of clubs including Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea; scored 44 goals in 57 matches for England (1959–67) 0
noun plural greaves the sediment of skin, etc. formed when animal fat is melted down for tallow; specif., cracklings 0

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Origin of greaves

First appearance:

before 1605

One of the 40% oldest English words

1605-15; < Low German greven; cognate with Old High German griubo, German Grieben

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Parts of speech for Greaves

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greaves popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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