tuille

tuille Definition

tuille (twēl)

noun

in medieval plate armor, any of the lower plates of the tasse, protecting the thigh

Etymology: ME toile < MFr tuile < OFr tiule < L tegula: see tile

tuille Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

cookie: Fresh strawberries were set between tuille biscuits in fruit coulis, really yummy!
basket: I staggered through a selection of sorbets served in a crisp tuille basket.

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