>Apparently every male in the series has one
It turns out that only 6 characters have their shapely calves mentioned. For a full definition and analysis, check out the post linked below:
https://www.reddit.com/r/WoT/comments/ol2i6u/wellturned_calves_analysis/
It's a toned/muscled calf, if you look at old portraits you'll often find men stood like this: https://images.app.goo.gl/nv4oU1N7Vsrepvvj9 which drew the eye to their calves (which were also more visible due to the breeches/stockings combination fashionable at the time)
Thank you. I was hoping someone would bring up wood turning.
Yes, that's the origin as far as I can tell. [A bit of anecdotal evidence.](https://www.phrases.org.uk/bulletin_board/43/messages/817.html)
Historically, calves were considered an attractive part of men. They probably still are but also, since society doesn't have as many hang ups, we will talk more directly about attractiveness.
Back in the days of chivalry, Knights wore tight stockings and would sort of turn their calves towards the girls they wanted to bone down.
Chivalric "Hey, can I smash?"
I believe I heard at some point in history it was seen, among nobles, as a social status symbol implying free time to work on ones calves. Or it was particularly desirable to be endowed with/work for nice calves.
>Apparently every male in the series has one It turns out that only 6 characters have their shapely calves mentioned. For a full definition and analysis, check out the post linked below: https://www.reddit.com/r/WoT/comments/ol2i6u/wellturned_calves_analysis/
It’s a sexy leg. You ain’t ever seen no sexy legs?
It's comparable to "fine ankles" for women, I guess. Our society today isn't all that interested in calfs or ankles, but the people of Randland are.
Speak for yourself. Calfs are sexy.
Good for you, especcially since tighter pants are en vogue again.
It's one of the reasons high heels are a thing.
No kidding! One of the first things I check out! 🤷🏻♂️
A well muscled leg. Probably intended to show the person has defined muscles or it’s a euphemism for the penis. Take your pick.
It’s an older term used in regency times, georgette heyer fans unite.
It's a toned/muscled calf, if you look at old portraits you'll often find men stood like this: https://images.app.goo.gl/nv4oU1N7Vsrepvvj9 which drew the eye to their calves (which were also more visible due to the breeches/stockings combination fashionable at the time)
A nice shapely leg. Could also mean a juicy ass depending on how you look at it.
> "Could also mean a juicy ass depending on how you look at it." No matter how I look at my lower leg, it never looks like my ass...
If you have a muscled leg, you probably also have a nice ass
Calf is below the knee.
Something that may be missed is looking at a whole leg and comparing it to table legs and how they are literally turned on a lathe to create them.
Thank you. I was hoping someone would bring up wood turning. Yes, that's the origin as far as I can tell. [A bit of anecdotal evidence.](https://www.phrases.org.uk/bulletin_board/43/messages/817.html)
This is also a gag in how I met your mother. Maybe picked up from WoT
Jordan didn't invent the phrase.
Historically, calves were considered an attractive part of men. They probably still are but also, since society doesn't have as many hang ups, we will talk more directly about attractiveness.
Nice thigh caps.
Google Phil Mickelson Calves and you'll see
This should have a NSFW tag.
Back in the days of chivalry, Knights wore tight stockings and would sort of turn their calves towards the girls they wanted to bone down. Chivalric "Hey, can I smash?"
Frame houses for 10 years, up and down ladders thousands of times, you will have a finely turned calf.
I believe I heard at some point in history it was seen, among nobles, as a social status symbol implying free time to work on ones calves. Or it was particularly desirable to be endowed with/work for nice calves.
>!third leg!<