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Corselet

Corselet Meaning & Definition
Corselet Definition And Meaning

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

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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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