: one of a series of overlapping metal plates in a suit of armor that form a short skirt over the body below the waist see armor illustration
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The word tassie comes from the Scottish term for a small cup, derived from the French la tasse of the same meaning.
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Micah A Leal, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2023
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Micah A Leal, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2023
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“Tasse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tasse. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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