Crossword clues for sabaton
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
type of armored foot-covering, also sabbaton, early 14c., ultimately from Provençal sabato, equivalent of French savate (see sabotage (n.)).
Wiktionary
alt. Part of a knight's armour that covers the foot. n. Part of a knight's armour that covers the foot.
WordNet
n. armor plate that protects the foot; consists of mail with a solid toe and heel [syn: solleret]
Wikipedia
A sabaton or solleret is part of a knight's armour that covers the foot. Fourteenth and fifteenth century sabatons typically end in a tapered point well past the actual toes of the wearer's foot, following fashionable shoe shapes of the fourteenth century. Sabatons of the first half of sixteenth century end at the tip of the toe and may be wider than the actual foot. They were the first piece of armour to be put on, and were made of riveted iron plates called lames.
At least in theory, French princes and dukes were allowed to have toes of Gothic sabatons long, lords (barons and higher) 2 feet long and gentry only long.
The sabaton was not commonly used by knights or men at arms fighting on foot. Instead, many would simply wear leather shoes or boots. Heavy or pointy metal footwear would severely hinder movement and mobility on the ground, particularly under wet or muddy conditions. Attacks against the feet are uncommon in dismounted combat, as a strike to an enemy's foot would typically put the attacker in a very awkward and vulnerable position. Conversely, a mounted knight's feet would be at perfect height for strikes from dismounted soldiers, and so sabatons or other foot armour would be vital when riding into battle.
A 62 - Armoured shoes of Maximilian I, 1485.jpg|Sabatons of Emperor Maximilian I, c. 1485 - Sabaton for the Right Foot - Walters 51591.jpg|German sabaton for the right foot, c. 1550 Image:Sabatons evolution by Wendelin Boeheim.jpg|Sabatons' shape evolution by Wendelin Boeheim: а) 1290—1390. b) 1300—1490. с) 1500—1530. d) 1530—1540. е) 1540—1550. f) 1550—1560. g) 1560—1590 sabatons.png|Sabatons with tapered points (called à la poulaine)
Sabaton is a band from Falun, Sweden formed in 1999. The band's main lyrical themes are based on war and historical battles. This is heard in the albums Primo Victoria, Attero Dominatus, Coat of Arms, Carolus Rex and Heroes, in which all of the songs contain these motifs, except final tracks which are tribute songs to influential heavy metal bands. Lyrical content drawn from World War I, World War II and other conflicts is prevalent and includes songs about battles and leaders on all sides of said conflicts.
In April 2012, guitarists Oskar Montelius and Rikard Sundén, drummer Daniel Mullback and keyboardist Daniel Mÿhr left the band to form Civil War. Vocalist Joakim Brodén and bassist Pär Sundström continued with new members. As well as extensively touring internationally, the band have a festival in their home town of Falun, Sabaton Open Air in August and an annual cruise, 'Sabaton Cruise', in November.
Usage examples of "sabaton".
He shoved the spider back far enough to plant the sole of his sabaton against its abdomen.
Several of the Damantas grappled with him, pummeling his face, head and neck with their gauntlets, driving their spiked sabatons into his stomach, his groin.
His eyes swam with tears as he remembered the Damantas beating Petrich with their fists, driving their spurred sabatons into his gut.
The flames chased along the pools and puddles of oil, darting up the sabatons and seams of soaked plate metal.
Their shrieks flew high and shrilly in the air as they thrashed about, stumbling into their fellows, their arms flailing madly, their sabatons skittering across the debris from the collapsed walls.
She tripped over her own sabatons and fell to the ground as the Damanta lunged forward.
Damanta war cries, and the thunder of sabatons striking the earth as a battalion rushed toward the eastern gate and the Comhar army.
The creature loomed above them, more than eight feet in height from the base of its sabatons to the cap of its helm.
His long, scarlet cloak fluttered behind him as his sabatons settled against the stone floor of the chamber.
Suille came at him again, his sabatons shuddering the ground with each step.
Taemir crumpled to the ground, and the soldiers drove their sabatons brutally, repeatedly into his gut, punting his groin.
There was the thunder of sabatons against the granite floor, the bellowing din of voices raised in furious resolve, the melodic crashing of sword against steel, and suddenly the ballroom became a battlefield.