tasset

[ tas-it ]

nounArmor.
  1. either of two pieces of plate armor hanging from the fauld to protect the upper parts of the thighs.

Origin of tasset

1
1825–35; <French tassette,Middle French tassete, equivalent to tasse pouch (<Middle High German tasche literally, pendent object) + -ete-et
  • Also tace, tasse [tas]. /tæs/.

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How to use tasset in a sentence

  • Papa Bonneton nearly choked over his demi tasse as he listened to this plea, but the wood carver took it seriously.

    Through the Wall | Cleveland Moffett
  • Il faut qu'il soit quelq'un qui prend trs peu—une tasse de caf ou comme a, et qui ne dpense pas trop.

  • Van Rensselaer's heart beat faster, and he finished his demi-tasse rather quickly and threw away his cigar.

    A Captain of Industry | Upton Sinclair
  • Nevertheless he had to promise Ingigerd that he would return in time for the demi-tasse.

    Atlantis | Gerhart Hauptmann
  • On the flat desk at his elbow stood a dainty demi-tasse of black coffee—untasted.

    The Third Degree | Charles Klein and Arthur Hornblow

British Dictionary definitions for tasset

tasset

tasse (tæs) or less commonly tace

/ (ˈtæsɪt) /


noun
  1. a piece of armour consisting of one or more plates fastened on to the bottom of a cuirass to protect the thigh

Origin of tasset

1
C19: from French tassette small pouch, from Old French tasse purse

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