Pixane
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pixane is a noun meaning Alternative form of pisane.
Meaning
Alternative form of pisane.
Example Sentences
The pixane collar tightened again, and I yanked at it, needing more air than it would allow. “I wouldn't worry,” Sir Wynn said.
In addition to his horse, a knight's other important equipment was his armor. […] he might also wear mail gloves (mitons), leggings (chausses), and a hood (coif) or collar (pixane) to complete his ensemble.
2019, J. R. Tomlin, Noble Traitor: A Historical Novel of Scotland, Albannach Publishing As Kirkpatrick sorted the armor, they could hear the increasing hubbub of the crowd. […] He pulled on his mail coif, and Kirkpatrick helped him into the pixane that added protection to his neck and upper chest.
Word Forms
- pixanes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pesane, pisan, corcelet, corslet, corsolette, pike-guard.
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