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SOLLERET

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does solleret mean? 

SOLLERET (noun)
  The noun SOLLERET has 1 sense:

1. armor plate that protects the foot; consists of mail with a solid toe and heelplay

  Familiarity information: SOLLERET used as a noun is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


SOLLERET (noun)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Armor plate that protects the foot; consists of mail with a solid toe and heel

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Synonyms:

sabaton; solleret

Hypernyms ("solleret" is a kind of...):

armor plate; armor plating; armour plate; plate armor; plate armour (specially hardened steel plate used to protect fortifications or vehicles from enemy fire)

Holonyms ("solleret" is a part of...):

body armor; body armour; cataphract; coat of mail; suit of armor; suit of armour (armor that protects the wearer's whole body)


 Context examples 


By the crescent upon it, it should be the second son of old Sir Hugh, who had a bolt through his ankle at the intaking of Romorantin, he having rushed into the fray ere his squire had time to clasp his solleret to his greave.

(The White Company, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)



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