tasse
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tasse
(tăs) also tas·set (tăs′ĭt)n.
One of a series of jointed overlapping metal splints hanging from a corselet, used as armor for the lower trunk and thighs.
[Possibly French, pouch, from Old French, perhaps ultimately from Vulgar Latin *tasca, task, money pouch; see task.]
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tasse
(tæs)also tas•set
(ˈtæs ɪt)n.
one of the plates forming the fauld in a suit of armor.
[1540–50]
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| Noun | 1. |  tasse - one of two pieces of armor plate hanging from the fauld to protect the upper thighsarmor 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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