noun
gorget
Gorget (noun) means a piece of armour protecting the throat and/or the upper part of the chest.
noun
1
A piece of armour protecting the throat and/or the upper part of the chest.
2
A crescent-shaped ornamental metal plate suspended around the neck from the crescent's points by a length of chain or ribbon, used to indicate rank or authority and was worn as part of a dress military uniform by officers.
3
A type of women's clothing covering the neck and breast; a wimple.
4
An ornament for the neck; a necklace, ornamental collar, torque etc.
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Etymology
From Middle English gorget, from Old French gorgete, from gorge (“throat”).
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What is the meaning of gorget?
"gorget" (noun) means a piece of armour protecting the throat and/or the upper part of the chest.
What are the different meanings of gorget?
"gorget" has 3 main meanings: 1. A piece of armour protecting the throat and/or the upper part of the chest; 2. A crescent-shaped ornamental metal plate suspended around the neck from the crescent's points by a length of chain or ribbon, used to indicate rank or authority and was worn as part of a dress military uniform by officers; 3. A type of women's clothing covering the neck and breast; a wimple.