espauliere

/ˌɛs.poʊlˈjɛəɹ/

espauliere means A defence for the shoulder, composed of flexible overlapping plates of metal, especially as used in the fifteenth century: a pauldron. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 87 out of 100.

espauliere is pronounced /ˌɛs.poʊlˈjɛəɹ/.

Etymology

From an Old French word corresponding to French épaulière or espalière. See espalier.

noun

A defence for the shoulder, composed of flexible overlapping plates of metal, especially as used in the fifteenth century: a pauldron.“Upon the espaulieres are placed pauldrons, also ridged, with the edges turned up, so as to form the prototypes of pass-guards.”