1. Plural of corslet; pieces of armor that protect the torso, consisting of a breastplate and backplate fastened together.
Usage: historical; also spelled 'corselet'
2. Plural of corslet; small or lightweight body armor.
Usage: historical

Examples

• Medieval soldiers wore corslets to protect their vital organs in battle.
• The museum displayed a collection of corslets from the 16th century.
• Knights equipped with corslets could move more freely than those in full plate armor.
• The blacksmith crafted corslets for the king's army.
• Corslets were often reinforced with steel plates at the front and back.