Cuirass
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kwɪˈɹæs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cuirass is a noun meaning A piece of defensive armor, covering the body from the neck to the girdle.
Meaning
A piece of defensive armor, covering the body from the neck to the girdle.
More Meanings
- The breastplate taken by itself.
- (transitive) To cover with defensive armor; to armor-plate.
Example Sentences
Lady Orkney's history, to whose house we are going, is a curious one. As Miss Elizabeth Villiers, by her charms she pierced the cuirass that enveloped the well-disciplined heart of William III.
The cuirass covered the body before and behind, it consisted of two parts, a breast and back piece of iron, fastened together by means of straps and buckles, or other contrivances. They were originally as the name imports, made of leather, but afterwards of metal, both brass and iron.
Word Forms
- cuirasses
- cuirassing
- cuirassed
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cuirasse, cuirie, curat, cuissard, chestguard, cuissart.
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