English Explanatory Dictionary

besagew

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A small disc of metal which protects the armpit, a piece of armor typically worn together with a spaulder or pauldron; a rondel, sometimes especially when used to steady a lance.

Pronunciation

/ˈbɛs.ə.ɡju/

Word forms

besagew besagews

Etymology

From Middle English besagew, besague, besagu, from Old French besague, whence also besague (“double-edged axe or war-hammer”).

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