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Definition of Gorget
1. Noun. Armor plate that protects the neck.
Group relationships: Body Armor, Body Armour, Cataphract, Coat Of Mail, Suit Of Armor, Suit Of Armour
Definition of Gorget
1. n. A piece of armor, whether of chain mail or of plate, defending the throat and upper part of the breast, and forming a part of the double breastplate of the 14th century.
Definition of Gorget
1. Noun. (historical) A piece of armour for the throat. ¹
2. Noun. (historical) A type of women's clothing covering the neck and breast; a wimple. ¹
3. Noun. An ornament for the neck; a necklace, ornamental collar, torque etc. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Gorget
1. a piece of armor for the throat [n -S] : GORGETED [adj]
Medical Definition of Gorget
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1. A piece of armor, whether of chain mail or of plate, defending the throat and upper part of the breast, and forming a part of the double breastplate of the 14th century.
2. A piece of plate armor covering the same parts and worn over the buff coat in the 17th century, and without other steel armor. "Unfix the gorget's iron clasp." (Sir W. Scott)
3. A small ornamental plate, usually crescent-shaped, and of gilded copper, formerly hung around the neck of officers in full uniform in some modern armies.
4. A ruff worn by women.
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