noun
- a piece of armor that protects the lower face and chin, typically hinged to the visor of a helmet
Usage: historical; also called a beaver
Examples
- The knight's bevor was dented from the tournament joust.
- Medieval soldiers often wore a bevor attached to their helmets for extra protection.
- The blacksmith crafted a new bevor from steel for the nobleman's armor.
- A bevor could be raised or lowered depending on the type of combat.
- The museum displayed a 15th-century bevor alongside other pieces of plate armor.