leggings. In the case of armour, mail leggings, tied to the belt by leather thongs, and usually worn over quilted chausses.
Mail protection for the legs, either in the form of mail hose or strips of mail laced round the front of the leg.
Mail leggings enclosing the leg and foot, or strips of mail laced to the front of the legs
Worn by medieval men on the legs, similar to tights.