A piece of decorative chain mail or a metal collar; historically, a type of metal armor worn around the neck or shoulders.
From Old French 'callot,' possibly related to Medieval Latin. The term appears in medieval armor terminology, though its exact origin remains uncertain.
Medieval craftspeople developed specialized armor pieces like the callot to protect vulnerable areas—the neck is historically one of the most dangerous places to be hit, which is why ancient warriors wrapped metal around their necks.
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