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cuirass

cui·rass

UK/kwɪˈɹæs/ US/ˈkjʊəɹæs/ uncommon

noun

1.

medieval body armor that covers the chest and back

Origin

First use appears c. 1464. From Middle English curasse, curesse, from Old French cuirace, spelling influenced by modern French cuirasse.

Phrases

  • cuir bouilli

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