rustre

noun

rus·​tre
ˈrəstə(r)
plural -s
1
heraldry : a lozenge pierced with a round opening to show the tincture of the field behind
2
: a metal scale of oval or lozenge shape used on medieval armor

Word History

Etymology

French ruste, rustre

First Known Use

1664, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of rustre was in 1664

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“Rustre.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rustre. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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