Armplate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Armplate is a noun meaning Plate armour worn on one's arms.
Meaning
Plate armour worn on one's arms.
Example Sentences
The gunners no longer wore armplates while the lancers wore only breastplate and shoulder pieces.
[…] which included the gorget, breastplate (and sometimes a backplate) and armplates. When available and permitted by the regiment, leg armor, mail, and various helmets would be worn. Knights still wore full harness,[…]
Word Forms
- armplates
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include armpiece, chestplate, armlet, armguard, thighplate, armshield.
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