Plaquet
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Plaquet is a noun meaning (archaic) Synonym of placard, a metal plate reinforcing the lower part of an armor breastplate or backplate.
Meaning
(archaic) Synonym of placard, a metal plate reinforcing the lower part of an armor breastplate or backplate.
Example Sentences
[…] The plate of steel used as additional defence, and specifically the doubling of the lower part of the breastplate; a similar plaquet was used for the back.
To the back-piece of the cuirass for the protection of the loins, was hooked on a piece of armour, called Garde des Reins, or culettes; and the breast-piece was occasionally strengthened by an additional plate called a Plaquet.
Word Forms
- plaquets
Synonyms for plaquet
Depending on context, synonyms include placard.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include placard, placket, plate, placcat, plastron, placcate.
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