tilting sockets

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Scope note
Armor pieces used in jousts in the 15th and 16th centuries, consisting of large metal plates, either shield-shaped or thigh-shaped, hung one on either side of the saddle or strapped to each of the combatant's thighs, to protect the thighs and knees.
tilting sockets
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024