Meaning Of The Word Cuirass

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cuirass in American English
a piece of closefitting armor for protecting the breast and back, orig. made of leather
to cover with or as with a cuirass
noun: defensive armor for the torso comprising a breastplate and backplate, originally made of leather
transitive verb: to equip or cover with a cuirass

cuirass in British English
noun: a piece of armour, of leather or metal covering the chest and back
verb: to equip with a cuirass

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