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bevor

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • General-American: /ˈbivɚ/
  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˈbiːvə/
  • rhymes with -iːvə(ɹ)
  • homophone: beaver
  • homophone: Belvoir
  • homophone: bever

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noun

Meaning 1

A portion of plate armour to protect the lower face and the neck, typically in two parts, called upper bevor and lower bevor.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: historical

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Middle English baviere, from Old French baviere (“child's bib”), from baver (“to slaver”).

Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: bavière — plate armour protecting the lower face and neck
  • German: Bart — plate armour protecting the lower face and neck
  • Italian: barbozza — plate armour protecting the lower face and neck
  • Middle English: baviere — plate armour protecting the lower face and neck
  • Portuguese: barbote — plate armour protecting the lower face and neck
  • Spanish: barbote — plate armour protecting the lower face and neck