1. Plural of gorgerin; a piece of armor that protects the throat and neck, typically worn as part of a suit of plate armor.
Usage: historical; usually used in plural form

Examples

• Medieval knights wore gorgerins as part of their protective armor.
• The museum's collection included several ornate gorgerins from the 16th century.
• Gorgerins were designed to shield the vulnerable throat area during combat.
• Blacksmiths crafted gorgerins from steel to fit snugly around a soldier's neck.