noun
Historical term for cloth or leather leggings worn from the knee to the ankle, often used in traditional Japanese attire or by travelers. Compare with 脚絆 (きゃはん), which is more common.
See also: 脚絆
旅人は脛巾を巻いて山道を歩いた。
The traveler wrapped leggings around their shins and walked the mountain path.
脚絆 is the more common modern term for gaiters or leggings, while 脛巾 is a historical variant.
The exact derivation is uncertain; the kanji 脛 (shin) and 巾 (cloth) suggest a cloth covering for the shins.