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Gorget
01
a piece of armor worn to protect the throat and neck in medieval times
02
high collar, often stiff, that encircles the neck and may extend to cover the shoulders, typically found in formal or historical attire
gorget
n
Example
The military uniform featured a gold-embroidered gorget.
The knight's armor had a steel gorget for neck protection.
The knight fastened the metal gorget around his neck before heading into battle.
The weight of the gorget reminded him of the seriousness of his duty as a soldier.
The enemy's sword glanced off the sturdy gorget, sparing the warrior from injury.
