Synonyms
Etymology
1. cuirass
noun. medieval body armor that covers the chest and back.
Synonyms
- suit of armor
- body armor
- body armour
- coat of mail
- cataphract
- suit of armour
Etymology
- cuirace (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- -ace (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
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Example sentences of the word cuirass
1. Noun, singular or mass
Soldiers within this column were outfitted with a helmet and a breastplate, called a "cuirass," which was a protective plating for the upper body.