As the steeds swept past each other, the ring of steel could be heard-sword-blades glinting against cuirass and corslet-but neither of the combatants appeared to have obtained any advantage.
"The White Gauntlet"
Mayne Reid
The stately pavane suited the movements of her willowy figure, which appeared quite untrammelled, easy and full of spring, even within the narrow confines of the fashionable corslet.
"Petticoat Rule"
Emmuska Orczy, Baroness Orczy
Her feet once more trod the monotonous measure, but her heart beat wildly against the stiff corslet; the room began to whirl round before her eyes; a sickening sense of dizziness threatened to master her.
"Petticoat Rule"
Emmuska Orczy, Baroness Orczy