Meaning of espaliere | Babel Free

Definitions

Rare form of espauliere and epauliere (“shoulder armor”).

form-of, rare

Examples

“Some plate-armour protection for the legs was provided by the chauces de fer, and espalieres protected the shoulders ...”

“[A] surcoat lay ready for me, along with some gauntlets, chauces de fer for my legs, and espalieres for my shoulders. I've rarely worn armor in my life, and then only for disguise.”

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