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A '''bevor''' (from French meaning ''dribble'') is a plate defence for the throat and lower face. It may or may not be articulated to increase airflow without removing the bevor. It frequently had one or more [[gorget]] plates attached to the to further protect the throat and chest immediately below this area.

It was commonly worn with a [[sallet]] by [[man at arms|men at arms]] or [[noble]]s in the [[15th century]].

Some warriors would remove their bevor when fighting to allow them to breathe easily, but as a result became more exposed and they often paid for that exposure.

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