- Powldron
- Powldron Powl"dron, n. [OF. espauleron, from espaule shoulder, F. ['e]paule.] Same as {Pauldron}. [1913 Webster]
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powldron — obs. form of pouldron … Useful english dictionary
Pauldron — Paul dron, n. [See {Powldron}.] (Mil. Antiq.) A piece of armor covering the shoulder at the junction of the body piece and arm piece. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Pauldron — A pauldron (sometimes spelled pouldron or powldron ) is a component of plate armour, which evolved from spaulders in the 15th century. As with spaulders, pauldrons cover the shoulder area. Pauldrons tend to be larger than spaulders, covering the… … Wikipedia
