They act as a support by means of which the armour is hung from the shoulders. In some old suits of armour two stiff crescent-shaped pieces are fixed to the top of the Wata-gami, forming a sort of garde collet. They are omitted in the later armour, together with other appurtenances, such as […]

Coordinate term: santero

D. Lop." Offer to flinch, and I'll run you through. Offic.: Take their Swords, or knock 'em down.

Because eggs were inexpensive in most regions, the practice of decorating Easter eggs crossed all social classes and remained somewhat simple.