spaulder

English

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.

Pronunciation

• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˈspɔl.dɚ/

Noun

spaulder (plural spaulders)

1. A piece of plate armour that protects one's shoulder, generally covering less than the pauldron which developed later.

   Coordinate terms: pauldron, epauliere, espauliere

See also

• epaulette

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