Definition of CUISSE

cuisse

Meanings

Plural: cuisses

Noun

  • armor plate that protects the thigh
  • Defensive armour (especially of plate) for the thigh.

Origin / Etymology

From French cuisse (“thigh”); compare French cuissard, Old French cuissot (“armour for the thigh, cuish”). Doublet of coxa.

Scrabble Score: 8

cuisse is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
cuisse is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
cuisse is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 10

cuisse is a valid Words With Friends word