tasset

tasse  (ts) also tas·set (tst)

n.

One of a series of jointed overlapping metal splints hanging from a corselet, used as armor for the lower trunk and thighs.

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[Possibly French, pouch, from Old French, perhaps ultimately from Vulgar Latin *tasca, task, money pouch; see task.]

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tasset [ˈtæsɪt], tasse [tæs] less commonly, tace

n

(Military / Arms & Armour (excluding Firearms)) a piece of armour consisting of one or more plates fastened on to the bottom of a cuirass to protect the thigh

[from French tassette small pouch, from Old French tasse purse]

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

tasset - one of two pieces of armor plate hanging from the fauld to protect the upper thighs tasse 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