Haute-piece

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of haute piece. alt-of, alternative

    "The pauldrons have the haute-piece, the upright ridge for the protection of the neck, which later became a separate plate. The left pauldron is more massive than the other, and is made in one piece, whereas that on the right shoulder, […]"

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"The pauldrons have the haute-piece, the upright ridge for the protection of the neck, which later became a separate plate. The left pauldron is more massive than the other, and is made in one piece, whereas that on the right shoulder, […]"

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