cuirass

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/kwɪˈɹæs/ English

Definitions

noun

A piece of defensive armor, covering the body from the neck to the girdle.
The breastplate taken by itself.

verb

To cover with defensive armor; to armor-plate.

Related words

Synonyms

cuirasse cuirie curat cuissard chestguard cuissart cincture culet codpiece cuisse corselet gardebras lorica chestplate braconniere corslet

Associated

breastplate greaves armour helmet torso cloak ventilation samurai sleeves armoured leather

Rhymes

duris du russe duross knew russ lathouris poor us souris

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