gushet

noun

gush·​et

ˈgəshə̇t

plural -s

1

Scottish : the clock of a stocking

2

Scottish : gusset entry 1 sense 2a

Word History

Etymology

Middle English (Scots) guschet piece of armor protecting the armpit, from Middle French gouchet, gousset piece of armor protecting the armpit, armpit

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