mamelières

A form of mamelière — A circular armor plate (of metal, leather, etc) worn over the breast of a fighter to hold chains to which the sword, dagger, or helmet could be attached, so as to be recoverable if knocked from the fighter.

Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of mamelière
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