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Chausse vs Chasse - What's the difference?

chausse | chasse |

As nouns the difference between chausse and chasse

is that chausse is armor for the legs, usually made of mail while chassé is a gliding movement in dance (especially ballet) with the same foot always leading.

As a verb chassé is

to perform this step.

chausse

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (historical) Armor for the legs, usually made of mail.
  • * 1909 , Charles Henry Ashdown, European Arms & Armor , page 76:
    • The hauberk is shown continuous with the coif; the legs are protected by chausses of some pliable material, thickly covered with protective studs.
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    chasse

    English

    Alternative forms

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    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (dance) A gliding movement in dance (especially ballet) with the same foot always leading.

    • Verb

  • To perform this step.

    • See also

    * sashay

    Anagrams

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