noun
gorget
Gorget (noun) means a piece of armour that covers the throat and the top of the chest.
noun
1
A piece of armour that covers the throat and the top of the chest.
"Renly lifted his chin to allow Brienne to fasten his gorget in place."
— George R.R. Martin, A Clash of Kings (1999)
"I heard he presented Hygd with a gorget, the priceless torque that the prince's daughter Wealhtheow, had given him."
— Seamus Heaney, Beowulf (1999)
2
A curved metal plate worn on a chain around the neck, once used by military officers as part of a formal uniform to show their rank.
3
A piece of women's clothing that covers the neck and chest; a wimple.
4
A piece of jewellery worn around the neck, such as a necklace or collar.
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Etymology
Came into English via Middle English gorget, from Old French gorgete, itself from gorge ("throat").
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What is the meaning of gorget?
"gorget" (noun) means a piece of armour that covers the throat and the top of the chest.
What are the different meanings of gorget?
"gorget" has 3 main meanings: 1. A piece of armour that covers the throat and the top of the chest; 2. A curved metal plate worn on a chain around the neck, once used by military officers as part of a formal uniform to show their rank; 3. A piece of women's clothing that covers the neck and chest; a wimple.
