Shin (?), n. [OE. shine, schine, AS. scina; akin to D. scheen, OHG.
scina, G. schiene, schienbein, Dan. skinnebeen, Sw. skenben. Cf.
Chine.] 1. The front part of the leg below the knee; the front edge of
the shin bone; the lower part of the leg; the shank. "On his shin."
Chaucer.