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fauld
(fɔːld)n
1. (Arms & Armour (excluding Firearms)) a piece of armour attached to the bottom of the breastplate, normally constructed of horizontal lames and designed to protect the midriff and hips
2. (Metallurgy) the tymp arch of a blast furnace
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fauld
(fɔld)n.
plate armor of tasses worn below a breastplate.
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Noun | 1. | fauld - a piece of armor plate below the breastplate armor plate, armor plating, armour plate, plate armor, plate armour - specially hardened steel plate used to protect fortifications or vehicles from enemy fire body armor, body armour, cataphract, coat of mail, suit of armor, suit of armour - armor that protects the wearer's whole body |
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