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Gorget
01
a piece of armor worn to protect the throat and neck in medieval times
Examples
The military uniform featured a gold-embroidered gorget.
The knight 's armor had a steel gorget for neck protection.
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.
She adorned her evening gown with a sparkling gorget necklace.
