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The leggings of maille armour were usually called "chausses", and were indeed an armour reserved for wealthier knights initially, but were considered a lower quality of armour as coats of plates, brigandine and full plate harnesses gradually came out (with similar style parts covering the legs).

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the plate cups for the knees worn at the same time were called poleyns.

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