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breóst-net

  • noun [ neuter ]
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breóst-net, -nett, es; n. [breóst, net a net]
A breast-net, covering for the breast, breast-plate; pectorale reticulatum, thorax
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  • Him on eaxle læg breóstnet broden

    on his shoulder lay the braided breastplate,

      Beo. Th. 3100; B. 1548: Cd. 154; Th. 192, 24; Exod. 236.
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  • breóst-net, n.