GUIGE

Gige, Guige, n. Etym: [OF. guide, guiche.] (Anc. Armor)

Definition: The leather strap by which the shield of a knight was slung across the shoulder, or across the neck and shoulder. Meyrick (Ancient Armor).

Guige, n. [Obs.]

Definition: See Gige.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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