corselet

Corse"let (krs"lt), n. Etym: [F., dim. of OF. cors. F. corps, body. See Corse.] 1. Armor for the body, as, the body breastplate and backpiece taken together; -- also, used for the entire suit of the day, including breastplate and backpiece, tasset and headpiece. 2. (Zoöl.) Defn: The thorax of an insect.

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