Part of a jouster's protection

LEGARMOR

"Hint: "Medieval knight's lower limb covering" This hint narrows the focus to the knight's lower body while keeping the context of protection, making it easier than the original clue but still requiring the solver to connect "lower limb" with "leg" and "covering" with "armor.""

Clue: "Part of a jouster's protection" Answer: "LEGARMOR" Explanation: The clue refers to a piece of protective gear worn by a jouster (a medieval knight who participates in jousting tournaments). The answer, "LEGARMOR," is a straightforward term describing armor that covers the leg.