Flacket
A 'flacket' is a historical term referring to a piece of armor, specifically a light coat or jacket, often made of leather, quilted fabric, or chainmail, designed to offer some protection to the torso. It was a less comprehensive form of body armor compared to a full suit of plate or mail, prioritizing mobility and flexibility. Often worn by soldiers, hunters, or individuals seeking limited defense during combat or other potentially dangerous activities, a flacket provided rudimentary protection against cuts, slashes, and sometimes blunt force. It represents an early attempt at combining defense and maneuverability.
Flacket meaning with examples
- The knight, weary of the weight of his full armor, opted for a lighter flacket during the summer skirmishes. This allowed him greater agility in the heat.
- The archer, requiring freedom of movement, wore a simple leather flacket to protect his vital organs from glancing blows as he readied his arrows on the battlefield.
- During the rebellion, many peasant militiamen could only afford a simple flacket made of sturdy cloth and reinforced leather to give them some chance of surviving combat.
- The explorer, facing the unpredictable dangers of the wilderness, chose a quilted flacket for protection against both the environment and potential attacks from wildlife and bandits.
Flacket Synonyms
armor jacket
coat of armor
hauberk
vest
Flacket Antonyms
body armor (modern)
full plate armor
suit of armor