What is another word for epauliere?
Pronunciation: [ˌɛpəliˈe͡ə] (IPA) 
Epauliere, which means shoulder pad in French, has synonyms in the English language. It can be referred to as a shoulder guard, a protective shoulder pad, or a shoulder plate. In medieval armor, an epauliere is a piece of plate armor that protects the shoulder, and it can be called a spaulder or a pauldron. In sports, shoulder pads used for football and hockey can be referred to as epaulieres as well. Additionally, the term epaulette, which is a decorative shoulder piece worn on military or other official uniforms, is related to epauliere. These synonyms are useful for describing the function or shape of shoulder protection or decoration.
