spaulder en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈspɔl.dɚ/ (General-American)
Etymology
Probably from Middle English spaulde (“shoulder”), from Anglo-Norman espalde, Old French espaule (ultimately from Latin spatula), + English -er. However, compare spallière, ultimately from the same Latin source.
Meanings
- A piece of plate armour that protects one's shoulder, generally covering less than the pauldron which developed later.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| spaulders | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
espauliere · epauliere · pauldron