| 释义 |
gor·get
\ˈgȯrjə̇t\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, diminutive of gorge throat
1. : a piece of armor defending the throat — see armor illustration
2. : a covering for the throat: as
a. : an ornamental collar
b. : a part of the medieval wimple covering the throat and shoulders
c. : a usually perforated primitive artifact of bone, stone, or shell prob. used as a neck or breast ornament or as an insignia
3. : a small ornamental plate worn on a chain about the neck by officers in full uniform in some armies
4. : a specially colored patch on the throat |