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1. (n.) cuirass
plate armor covering the torso from neck to waist.
2. cuirass
either of the two plates of a cuirass.
3. cuirass
any similar covering, as a ship's armor.
4. cuirass
a hard shell or other covering on an animal forming a defensive shield.
5. (v.t.) cuirass
to equip or cover with a cuirass.
Etymology: (1425–75; late ME curas < MF curasse, var. of cuirasse < LL coriācea, n. use of fem. of coriāceus (adj.) leather = L cori(um) leather +-āceus -aceous)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) cuirass
medieval body armor that covers the chest and back
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1. (noun) cuirass
a piece of defensive armor, covering the body from the neck to the girdle
2. (noun) cuirass
the breastplate taken by itself
3. (noun) cuirass
an armor of bony plates, somewhat resembling a cuirass
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