fauld

(fɔːld)

1. (Arms & Armour (excluding Firearms)) a piece of armour attached to the bottom of the breastplate, normally constructed of horizontal lames and designed to protect the midriff and hips

2. (Metallurgy) the tymp arch of a blast furnace

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fauld

(fɔld)

n.

plate armor of tasses worn below a breastplate.

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fauld - a piece of armor plate below the breastplate

armor plate, armor plating, armour plate, plate armor, plate armour - specially hardened steel plate used to protect fortifications or vehicles from enemy fire

body armor, body armour, cataphract, coat of mail, suit of armor, suit of armour - armor that protects the wearer's whole body

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