gushet

noun gush·et \ ˈgəshə̇t \

Definition of gushet

plural -s

1 Scottish : the clock of a stocking

2 Scottish : ¹gusset 2a

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Origin and Etymology of gushet

Middle English (Scots) guschet piece of armor protecting the armpit, from Middle French gouchet, gousset piece of armor protecting the armpit, armpit