BEVOR

Etymology

Noun

bevor (plural bevors)

(historical) A portion of plate armour to protect the lower face and the neck, typically in two parts, called upper bevor and lower bevor.

Coordinate term: gorget (neck protector)

Source: Wiktionary



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CRITICAL

(adjective) characterized by careful evaluation and judgment; “a critical reading”; “a critical dissertation”; “a critical analysis of Melville’s writings”


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