Definition of Besagew. Meaning of Besagew. Synonyms of Besagew

- Besagews, also spelled besagues, are a type of rondel designed to protect the armpits, as part of a harness of plate armour. The armpits are the location...
- steady the jousting lance. In this instance they are commonly known as besagews. They also appear on the back of a type of late medieval helmet known as...
- spellings (such as cowter or couter; b****inet, bascinet or basinet; and besagew or besague) which often reflect a word introduced from French. Generally...
- cover the armpits.[citation needed] Instead, the gaps may be covered by besagews or simply left bare, exposing the mail beneath. Though the use of spaulders...
- with gardbraces in Italian and French armour to cover the armpits, or besagews (also known as rondels) which were mostly used in Gothic Armour, couters...
- with gardbraces to cover the armpits as was seen in French armour, or besagews (also known as rondels) which were mostly used in Gothic Armour, rerebraces...
- late 13th century, the knees were capped, and two circular discs, called besagews were ****ed to protect the underarms. A variety of methods for improving...