About The Word Corselet
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Corselet
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What's The Definition Of Corselet?
[n] a piece of body armor for the trunk; usually consists of a breastplate and back piece
Synonyms | Synonyms for Corselet: corslet Related Terms | Find terms related to Corselet: See Also | body armor | body armour | cataphract | coat of mail | suit of armor | suit of armour Corselet In Webster's Dictionary \Corse"let\ (k?rs"l?t), n. [F., dim. of OF. cors. F.
corps, body. See {Corse}.]
1. Armor for the body, as, the body breastplate and backpiece
taken together; -- also, used for the entire suit of the
day, including breastplate and backpiece, tasset and
headpiece.
2. (Zo["o]l.) The thorax of an insect.
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