bevor
be·vor
bevor · bevors
Bart
A portion of plate armour to protect the lower face and the neck, typically in two…A portion of plate armour to protect the lower face and the neck, typically in two parts, called upper bevor and lower bevor.
UK/ˈbiːvə/US/ˈbivɚ/
Meaning
1 senses(historical)A portion of plate armour to protect the lower face and the neck, typically in two parts, called upper bevor and lower bevor.
Bart
Translations
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By meaning 1
plate armour protecting the lower face and neck:
Origin
From Middle English baviere, from Old French baviere (“child's bib”), from baver (“to slavFrom Middle English baviere, from Old French baviere (“child's bib”), from baver (“to slaver”).
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