# bevor

Pronunciation: US say "BEE-vur" /ˈbivɚ/; UK say "BEE-vuh" /ˈbiːvə/

## Noun

1. A section of plate armor designed to protect the lower face and neck, usually built in two parts.
   - Simple: A piece of metal armor worn to protect the lower face and the neck.
   - _The squire polished the bevor until the steel gleamed in the morning light._
   - _His bevor and helmet together left only a narrow slit for his eyes._

## Origin

From Middle English baviere, from Old French baviere ("child's bib"), which came from baver ("to slaver").

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