Garde-faude
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɡɑɹd.(ə.)foʊd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Garde-faude is a noun meaning (historical, uncommon) A tuille, a plate appended to a tasset to protect the thigh.
Meaning
(historical, uncommon) A tuille, a plate appended to a tasset to protect the thigh.
Example Sentences
The garde-faudes, or tassettes (tuilles), which before were formed of a single piece, generally having the form[…]
He removed and donned, with a servant's assistance, his golden breastplate and backplate, cannon, fan-plate, garde-faude, and great helm. He also grabbed his jewel studded bastard sword, and practiced swinging it in the air with both[…]
Over the flanks, on each side of the figure, to the faudes or taces was appended a small shield, or garde-faude, which would cover the front of the thigh, and, being secured by only buckles and straps, would allow free movement to the[…]
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tuillette, tasse, cuisse, fauld, cuissard, tace.
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