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CORSELET

\kˈɔːsɛlət], \kˈɔːsɛlət], \k_ˈɔː_s_ɛ_l_ə_t]\

Definitions of CORSELET

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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A piece of armor for a soldier.

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer

The complete armor of a soldier; also, a breast plate.

1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
By James Champlin Fernald

Armour to protect the body; the thorax.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

Light armour for the body.
Light armour for the fore part of the body.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. [French] [Latin] A kind of light breastplate worn by pikemen.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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