haute-piece

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Definition of haute-piece word

noun haute-piece a standing flange fixed to or formed on a pauldron as a protection for one side of the neck. 1

before 1490

One of the 26% oldest English words

1490-1500; < French: literally, high piece

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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