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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Leg-splent, n. A ‘splint’ or strip of armour to protect the leg. — 1430 Acts II. 18/2.
And uther sympillar … [to] haif … pesane with … brest plate, pans and legsplentis at the lest 1495 Treas. Acc. I. 268.
Gevin to Muncur of Dunde for leg splentis and a pare of arme splentis iiij li.