脛巾はばき

noun

leggings; gaiters

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

• 旅たび人びとは脛巾はばきを巻まいて山やま道みちを歩あるいた。

  The traveler wrapped leggings around their shins and walked the mountain path.