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cuirass.

A piece of defensive armor, covering the body from the neck to the girdle.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/kwɪˈɹæs//ˈkjʊəɹæs/
  1. A piece of defensive armor, covering the body from the neck to the girdle.

  2. 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.

verb/kwɪˈɹæs//ˈkjʊəɹæs/
  1. To cover with defensive armor; to armor-plate.

    transitive
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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