Definition of "gorget" in English

noun

1. (historical) A piece of armour protecting the throat and/or the upper part of the chest.

2. (historical) A crescent-shaped ornamental metal plate suspended around the neck from the crescent's points by a length of chain or ribbon, used to indicate rank or authority and was worn as part of a dress military uniform by officers.

3. (historical) A type of women's clothing covering the neck and breast; a wimple.

4. An ornament for the neck; a necklace, ornamental collar, torque etc.

5. (surgery) A cutting instrument used in lithotomy.

6. A grooved instrument used in performing various operations; called also blunt gorget.

7. (zoology) A crescent-shaped coloured patch on the neck of a bird or mammal.

8. (UK, dialect, Cornwall) A hake caught in a net set for other fish.