Espauliere
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌɛs.poʊlˈjɛəɹ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Espauliere is a noun meaning A defence for the shoulder, composed of flexible overlapping plates of metal, especially as used in the fifteenth century: a pauldron.
Meaning
A defence for the shoulder, composed of flexible overlapping plates of metal, especially as used in the fifteenth century: a pauldron.
Example Sentences
Upon the espaulieres are placed pauldrons, also ridged, with the edges turned up, so as to form the prototypes of pass-guards.
Word Forms
- espaulieres
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pauldron, spaulder, epauliere, puldron, pouldron, powldron.
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