cuirass.
A piece of defensive armor, covering the body from the neck to the girdle.
Meaning & usage
A piece of defensive armor, covering the body from the neck to the girdle.
The breastplate taken by itself.
Where this word comes from
First use appears c. 1464. From Middle English curasse, curesse, from Old French cuirace, spelling influenced by modern French cuirasse.
To cover with defensive armor; to armor-plate.
Where this word comes from
First use appears c. 1464. From Middle English curasse, curesse, from Old French cuirace, spelling influenced by modern French cuirasse.
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