Corcelet

Alternative forms

• corselet
• corslet

Full definition of corcelet

Noun

1. Armor for the body, as, the body breastplate and backpiece taken together.
• 1786, Strictly speaking, the word corcelet meant only that part which covered the body, but was generally used to express the whole suit, under the terms of a corselet furnished, or complete. — Francis Grose, A Treatise on Ancient Armour and Weapons, page 21.
2. Also used for the entire suit of the day, including breastplate and backpiece, tasset and headpiece.