"besagew" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈbɛs.ə.ɡju/ Forms: besagews [plural]
Etymology: From Middle English besagew, besague, besagu, from Old French besague, whence also besague (“double-edged axe or war-hammer”). Etymology templates: {{inh|en|enm|besagew}} Middle English besagew, {{der|en|fro|besague}} Old French besague Head templates: {{en-noun}} besagew (plural besagews)
  1. A small disc of metal which protects the armpit, a piece of armor typically worn together with a spaulder or pauldron; a rondel, sometimes especially when used to steady a lance. Wikipedia link: besagew Categories (topical): Armor
    Sense id: en-besagew-en-noun-62E2zl6o Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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