tasset

Noun

tasset (plural tassets)

1. A defense for the front of the thigh, consisting of one or more iron plates hanging from the belt on the lower edge of the corselet.

   Quotations

   • 1786: This included the head-piece and gorgett, the back and breast, with skirts of iron called tasses or tassets covering the thighs, as may be seen in the figures, representing the exercise of the pike, published anno 1622, by the title of the Military Art of Training; the same kind of armour was worn by the harquebusiers. — Francis Grose, A Treatise on Ancient Armour and Weapons, page 21.

6 letters in word "tasset": A E S S T T.

Anagrams of tasset:

• states

• tastes

Words found within tasset:

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Word lists related to tasset:

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Words ending in et
Words beginning with tas
Words that end with set
6 letter words starting with t

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