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Gorget
01
a piece of armor worn to protect the throat and neck in medieval times
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Countable
singular
not gender specific
Plural form
gorgets
Examples
The military uniform featured a gold-embroidered gorget.
02
high collar, often stiff, that encircles the neck and may extend to cover the shoulders, typically found in formal or historical attire
Examples
She wore a gown with an intricate lace gorget.
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