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gorget

The correct spelling is gorget.

How to pronounce gorget

noun

IPA: /ˈɡɔːdʒɪt/

Say it like: Gor-jet

The correct spelling is gorget. A piece of armour for the throat.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.A piece of armour for the throat.
  2. 2.A type of women's clothing covering the neck and breast; a wimple.
  3. 3.An ornament for the neck; a necklace, ornamental collar, torque etc.
  4. 4.A cutting instrument used in lithotomy.
  5. 5.A grooved instrument used in performing various operations; called also blunt gorget.

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