GORGET


Meaning of GORGET in English

[ 'gɔ:dʒɪt ]

■ noun

1》 historical an article of clothing or piece of armour covering the throat.

↘a wimple.

2》 a patch of colour on the throat of a bird or other animal.

Origin

ME: from OFr. ~e , from gorge (see gorge ).

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