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corslet

/ˈkɔːrs.lɪt/

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noun

/ˈkɔːrs.lɪt/C2formalobsolete
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее часть доспеха для туловища, обычно состоящую из нагрудника и спинной части.

A noun referring to a piece of body armor for the trunk, typically consisting of a breastplate and a back piece.

  1. Body armorC2formal

    A piece of armor covering the torso, typically consisting of a breastplate and a backplate.

    ruНагрудник

    • The knight wore a polished steel corslet into battle.
    • Historical reenactors often wear a replica corslet.
    • The corslet protected the soldier's chest and back from sword strikes.

    Synonymscuirass