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a support for a couched lance, fixed to the breastplate of a suit of armor. See diag. under armor.[1850-55]
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lance rest — /ˈlæns rɛst/ (say lans rest) noun (in medieval armour) a support, bolted to the breastplate, upon which the lance rested when couched for use …
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