1) Western plate armour 
Cuisses are a form of medieval armour worn to protect the thigh. The word is the plural of the French word cuisse meaning `thigh`. While the skirt of a maille shirt or tassets of a cuirass could protect the upper legs from above, a thrust from below could avoid these defenses. Thus, cuisses were worn on the thighs to protect from such blows. Pad.....
padded or quilted armour for the thighs or knees.