ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CHAUSSES
From Old French chauces, plural of chauce leg-covering, from Medieval Latin calcea, from Latin calceus shoe, from calx heel.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CHAUSSES»
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chausses in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
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1
Penny Cyclopaedia of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful ...
Richard I., in his first seal, appears in a hauberk of rings set edgewise, from under
which falls the drapery of his tunic ; in the second seal he has the same without
drapery ; in both he is represented with chausses ; in the first, wearing a conical ...
2
British Costume from Earliest Times to 1820
The chausses, which up to this time had been in universal wear, now began to
disappear and give place to breeches and hose. A late example of chausses
attached to the doublet by points is seen in the accompanying sketch (Fig. 269).
Mrs. Charles H. Ashdown, 2012
3
Medieval Scandinavian Armies (2): 1300-1500
His legs are protected by mail chausses, as worn by A2. A2: Swedish nobleman
This man's German 'great helm' has a slightly pointed top plate which is
considerably thicker than the side plates and also has a ventilation or plume-hole
at the ...
David Lindholm, David Nicolle, 2003
4
Knight of Outremer AD 1187-1344
perhaps never having entirely died out since the fall of the Roman Empire. Mail
chausses sometimes covered the entire leg while others consisted of a mail strip
down the front. References in the Crusade Cycle poem Les Chetifs to iron ...
5
A Cyclopedia Of Costume Vol. II A General History Of Costume ...
M. Quicherat records the following chausses : — a Vitalienne, a la napolitaine, a
lajlamande, a la martingale, a la marine, a la matelotte, a V espagnole, and a
pretre. What the " chausses a pretre" can have been like, I am at a loss to imagine
, ...
James Robinson Planche, 1819
And Paul Olson believes the reference is designed to make the two combatants
look absurd "by fighting ankle-deep in blood.12 Chausses were metal shoes with
a natural funnel-like rim around the top of the shoe which covered most of a ...
7
Ancient Armour and Weapons in Europe: From the Iron Period ...
To the chausses, whether of chain-mail or of banded- mail, are sometimes added
Poleyns (or knee-pieces) of plate. It is often, however, difficult to determine
whether the poleyns are fixed to the chausses or the chausson, from the upper
edge ...
8
Literary Correspondence: InTwo Volumen
But it now seems to me far more probable, that the philibeg arose from an article
of dress used in France, England, and Scotland, from about the year 1500 to
1590, namely, the ancient haut-de- chausses proper. In Montfaucon's plates may
be ...
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The Graphic and Historical Illustrator: An Original ...
The ancient loose braccaa were followed by tight hose, covering thigh and leg;
but, as manners advauced, these began to seem indecent, (being linen, fitting
close, and showing every joint and form); and the haut-de-chausses (or top of the
...
10
The Graphic & Historical Illustrator, Ed. by E.W. Brayley
The ancient loose bracctB were followed by tight hose, covering thigh and leg ;
but, as manners advanced, these began to seem indecent, (being linen, fitting
close, and showing every joint and form); and the kaut-de-chausses (or top of the
...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CHAUSSES»
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chausses is used in the context of the following news items.
FRENCH CONVENT YIELDS FUNERAL PRACTICES OF 17TH …
... frieze frock in a crude serge wool, a plain fabric shirt, leg warmers or chausses in serge wool and leather mules (shoes) with cork soles. «Culturekiosque, Jun 15»
Albert Uderzo: On revient à l'époque gauloise
... des cothurnes de légionnaire romain, mais un autre type de chausses... Bien vu Uderzo, explicite mais ça reste classe. C'est l'esprit Gaulois ! «Le Figaro, Jan 15»
Student moved by TV ad brings campaign to school
The Chausses have another son, Brendan, who is in seventh grade at St. Christina. “We usually turn it around and ask, 'What would you do in ... «The Beverly Review, Mar 14»
Près de Troyes, une nécropole exceptionnelle de guerriers gaulois
Parfois même, au niveau des chevilles, on relève de fines aiguilles, des passe-lacets servant à fermer les chausses. Chez les femmes, on ... «La Croix, Apr 13»
The Voice UK 2 : 2013 news
Comme je l'ai déjà dis avant, dans les chaussures de Withney, de Mariah, je pense que tu chausses pareille ! Jessie : Je veux juste rapidement ... «L'INFOnet de la Realtv, Mar 13»
How Medieval Arms Race Led to Swords Capable of Killing 'Tin Can …
Suddenly, the knight's kit started to include the great helm and chausses, maille leggings attached to the waist with straps under the long skirt of ... «Wired, Nov 12»
PHOTO: Fashion Week kicked off in Almaty
The designer showed trapeze-shaped dresses of amazing colors, tigrine chausses and furs. Guests wishing to buy the clothes designed by the ... «Tengrinews, Apr 12»
Mass Effect 3 & Kingdoms of Amalur Make Crossover Deal
The armor is “inspired by Commander Shepard's iconic N7 battle armor including Helm, Cuirass, Gauntlets, Chausses and Greaves. «WhatCulture!, Jan 12»
Cross-demo promotion announced for Mass Effect 3 and Kingdoms …
... unlock special armor inspired by Commander Shepard's iconic N7 battle armor including Helm, Cuirass, Gauntlets, Chausses and Greaves. «VG247, Jan 12»
Thanks to new technology, leggings are in style again
During the Renaissance, men wore stockings known as hose or chausses that were similar to tights and made out of sheep wool. American ... «Bangor Daily News, May 10»
