gorget
(historical) A piece of armour protecting the throat and/or the upper part of the chest.
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(historical) A piece of armour protecting the throat and/or the upper part of the chest.
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(historical) A type of women's clothing covering the neck and breast; a wimple.
I heard he presented Hygd with a gorget,the priceless torque that the prince's daughterWealhtheow, had given him.
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(historical) A crescent-shaped ornamental metal plate suspended around the neck from the crescent's points by a length of chain or ribbon, used to indicate rank or authority and was worn as part of a dress military uniform by officers.
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