The word “bevor” or “beaver” is derived fromOld Frenchbaver, meaning ‘to dribble’. This is a reference to the effect on the wearer of the armour during battle.[2]
The bevor was originally worn in conjunction with a type of helmet known as asallet.[4] With theclose helm andburgonet, developments of the sallet in the late medieval and Renaissance period, the bevor became a hinged plate protecting the lower face and throat.[5] In the 16th century, the bevor developed into thefalling buffe. This was a composite piece made up of severallames protecting the lower face and throat, but which could be raised or lowered as the lames were articulated.[6][7]
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