Associations to the word «Tasse»

Wiktionary

TASSE, noun. A piece of armor for the thighs, forming an appendage to the ancient corselet. Usually the tasse was a plate of iron swinging from the cuirass, but the skirts of sliding splints were also called by this name.

Dictionary definition

TASSE, noun. One of two pieces of armor plate hanging from the fauld to protect the upper thighs.

Wise words

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