volant piece

noun

An adjustable piece of armour for guarding the throat, etc. during jousting.

Meanings

nounvolant piece (plural volant pieces)

plural volant pieces

  1. historicalAn adjustable piece of armour for guarding the throat, etc. during jousting.
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