corselet

Definition

Armor for the body, for example a breastplate and backpiece taken together.

Etymology

From French corselet, from cors, an archaic spelling of corps (“body”).

Example Sentences

• "Strictly speaking, the word corcelet meant only that part which covered the body, but was generally used to express the whole suit, under the terms of a corselet furnished, or complete."
• "With the added suggestion of her goggles it reminded her pupil of the polished shell or corslet of a horrid beetle."