A piece of armor or clothing worn around the neck and shoulders, or the act of fitting someone with protective gear.
From Old French 'coiture,' derived from 'cuit' (covered/cooked), related to Latin 'coquere.' Originally referred to leather or padded protective wear in medieval times.
Medieval knights wore these neck protectors under their helmets—imagine the difference between getting hit by a sword with or without one! The word shows how practical medieval armor inspired specific vocabulary that's almost forgotten today.
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