Definition of "chausson" in English

noun

1. (historical) A piece of armor for the leg and/or foot, chiefly in the form of chainmail covering the thigh above the knee (with the chausse covering the other half of the leg).

   • As the period advanced, the legs were covered with mail chaussons above the knee, and below it with chausses, which were made to cover the feet.

2. (historical) A kind of slipper or sock.

3. A French turnover (food).