Definition of JAMBEAU

jambeau

Plural: jambeaus, jambeaux

Noun

  • A piece of medieval armor designed to protect the lower leg.
  • armor plate that protects legs below the knee
  • A piece of armour for the leg (especially below the knee), a greave.
  • Any of the spikefishes of the genus Parahollardia.

Examples

  • Playing JAMBEAU was a strong defensive move, blocking his opponent’s access to premium squares.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English iambeau(s) (compare jamber), from an Anglo-Norman [Term?] derivative of Old French jambe (“leg”): compare Old French jambiere. See jamb (noun). Compare lamboy(s).

Synonyms

greave, jamb, jambart, jambe, jamber

Scrabble Score: 18

jambeau: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
jambeau: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
jambeau: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 23

jambeau: valid Words With Friends Word