cuirass

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Pronunciation

IPA /kwɪˈɹæs/

Noun

cuirass noun

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

Verb

cuirass verb

To cover with defensive armor; to armor-plate.

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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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