Sabaton
/ˈsæb.ə.tɒn/noun
A medieval shoe or foot covering, often with a pointed toe; also a piece of armor for the foot.
Did you know?The English word ultimately traces back through Old French to Latin *sabbata*, meaning a kind of sandal, showing how everyday footwear terms could evolve into armored gear in medieval Europe.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
sabbata
“A kind of sandal or shoe.”
Old French
OF
sabat
“A sandal or shoe.”
Middle French
MF
sabaton
“A shoe; later, a foot defense for armor.”
14th Century
English
sabaton
“A shoe or foot covering; especially a piece of armor for the foot.”
Modern English
English
sabaton
“A historical term for a medieval armored shoe or foot covering.”