/bɪˈsɑːʒ/ BEE-sahzh

Definitions

1. noun

an old French word for a type of armor or a suit of armor, especially for the head and neck

“The museum’s collection included a rare besague from the medieval era.”

2. verb

to cover or protect with a besague, especially to protect the head and neck

“The knight besague himself before charging into battle.”