Etymology

haute piece

Today it means: Synonym of passguard, neck guard (plate on shoulder-armor to protect neck) Full definition →

French haute pièce
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  1. French · borrowed fromhaute pièce
  2. English todayhaute piece

From French haute pièce.

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