Cuirass

[kwi'ræs]

Definition

(noun.) medieval body armor that covers the chest and back.

Edited by Ben--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) A piece of defensive armor, covering the body from the neck to the girdle

(n.) The breastplate taken by itself.

(n.) An armor of bony plates, somewhat resembling a cuirass.

Inputed by Diego

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. Breastplate.

Edited by Bertram

Definition

n. a defensive covering for the breast and back of leather or iron fastened with straps and buckles &c.—v.t. to furnish with such.—n. Cuirassier′ a horse-soldier armed with such.

Typed by Geoffrey