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1. alet n.

2 quotations in 1 sense
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Arm. Shoulder plate [see M. G. Houston, Med.Costume (1939) 61 & 100].

2. gusset n.

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(a) Arm. A wedge of chain mail fitting under the armpit, a gusset; (b) a gusset of cloth (apparently having some heraldic function).

3. moton n.

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Arm.?A plate attached by laces to armor to protect the right armpit.

4. pisan(e n.

Additional spellings: pisane
25 quotations in 1 sense
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(a) Arm. A piece of metal or mail attached to the helmet and extending over the neck and upper breast; (b) an ornamental collar.

5. standard n.

104 quotations in 7 senses
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(a) A flag or banner displayed from a pole in battle; also, a pole used to display a military ensign; a figure displayed as a military ensign; standard berere, a standard bearer; standard of treues, a…

6. stuf(fe n.

Additional spellings: stuffe
96 quotations in 7 senses
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(a) Military stores or supplies, including armaments, equipment, provisions of foodstuffs, munitions, etc.; -- also pl.; ?also, fig. weapons, tusks [quot. c1450(?c1425)]; stuf and appareil; (b) a…

7. tonlet n.

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Arm. One of the metal strips in the skirt of a suit of armor.

8. ventail(e n.

Additional spellings: ventaile
16 quotations in 1 sense
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Arm. (a) A piece of chain mail protecting the lower face, neck, and part of the upper chest, later extending around the upper back [cp. quot. a1450] (b) the lower front piece of a helmet [a few…