cuirass
Meaning
Synonyms
armour-plating
defensive covering
breast-plate
Translations
Pronounced as (IPA)
/kwɪˈɹæs/
Etymology
In summary
First use appears c. 1464. From Middle English curasse, curesse, from Old French cuirace, spelling influenced by modern French cuirasse.
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