Definition of tasse

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tasse    (ts) KEY  also tas·set  (tst) KEY 

NOUN:

One of a series of jointed overlapping metal splints hanging from a corselet, used as armor for the lower trunk and thighs.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Possibly French, pouch, from Old French, perhaps ultimately from Vulgar Latin *tasca, task, money pouch ; see task