Breastplate
/ˈbrɛstˌpleɪt/noun
A piece of armor covering the chest.
Did you know?In ancient rituals, breastplates weren't just for battle; they symbolized divine protection and were often inscribed with sacred symbols.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*brustwaite
“chest covering”
Old English
OE
brēostplega
“chest armor or protection”
Old French
OF
plaque
“thin plate or sheet used for armor”
Middle English
ME
breastplate
“a protective plate for the chest in armor”
Modern English
English
breastplate
“a piece of armor worn to protect the chest”