A piece of armor that protects the lower abdomen and hips, typically made of overlapping metal plates that allow movement.
From Middle English 'fauld,' possibly derived from Old French or German roots related to folds and flaps. The term became common in 16th-17th century English when describing armor components.
A fauld is the armored skirt part of a suit of armor—it's made of overlapping plates that let a knight bend at the waist without getting stabbed, which is why every suit of good armor included them.
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