Halsberge

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German

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Etymology

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Inherited from Middle High German halsberge m or f, Old High German halsperga, from Proto-West Germanic *halsabergu, equivalent to Hals (neck) +‎ bergen (to cover). Cognate with English hauberk.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈhalsˌbɛʁɡə/
  • Hyphenation: Hals‧ber‧ge

Noun

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Halsberge f (genitive Halsberge, plural Halsbergen)

  1. (historical) gorget (piece of armour protecting the throat; ornamental collar)
    Synonym: Ringkragen
  2. (historical) hauberk
    Synonym: Kettenhemd

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Further reading

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