1. a piece of armor that covers the shoulder
Usage: historical; medieval armor

Examples

• The knight’s pauldron was decorated with his family crest.
• Medieval armor included a pauldron to protect the shoulder in battle.
• The museum displayed a complete suit of armor with ornate pauldrons.
• Each pauldron was carefully crafted to allow arm movement while fighting.
• The blacksmith forged new pauldrons for the castle guards.
• Historical reenactors wear replica pauldrons as part of their costumes.