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sabaton

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • UK: /ˈsæb.əˌtɒn/
  • US: /ˈsæb.əˌtɑn/

1

noun

Meaning 1

A medieval armour covering for the foot, typically made of steel; a flexible armour shoe.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: historical

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: solleret, sabatine

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

armor plate that protects the foot; consists of mail with a solid toe and heel

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: solleret

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: armor plate, armour plate, armor plating, plate armor, plate armour

History

Etymology

From Middle English sabatoun, from Medieval Latin sabatum, sabbatum. Compare sabatine and Old Provençal sabato.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: soleret — armor covering the foot