Definition
gorgerin
noun
- a piece of armor that protects the throat and neck, typically worn as part of a suit of plate armor
Usage: historical; also called a gorget
Examples
- The knight's gorgerin was crafted from polished steel to deflect sword blows.
- Medieval armor makers paid special attention to the gorgerin, as the neck was a vulnerable point.
- The gorgerin fit snugly between the breastplate and the helmet.
- Soldiers wore a gorgerin as part of their standard protective equipment during the Renaissance.
- The museum's collection included several ornate gorgerins from the 15th century.