haustement

Definitions

A close-fitting undergarment, over which the armor (and hose) were fastened.

historical, obsolete

Examples

“The Haustement or Ajustement, […] was made to the shape⟳ and worn with the shirt […] The doublet and haustement of this period supplied the place⟳ of the wambais and hoqueton formerly worn . 2. The doublet must be streightly bounde . The first part of the dress being thus put⟳ on , it is to be closely bound round the ...”

“A Pair of Plates consisted of the breast and back, each formed of three or more pieces; Gyders were straps to draw⟳ together the open⟳ parts; the Haustement, a stiff under garment to keep⟳ the body straight and erect; the Rerebrace ...”

“A maniple, i.e. many folds, a name⟳ for the haustement worn in the time of Hen. VI under the armour.”

“Gusset, pieces of chain mail, tied with points to the "haustement" to cover⟳ those portions of the body not protected with plate armour; they were usually eight in number⟳, viz. for armpits, […]”

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