Associations to the word «Cuirass»

Pictures for the word «Cuirass»

Wiktionary

CUIRASS, noun. A piece of defensive armor, covering the body from the neck to the girdle.
CUIRASS, noun. The breastplate taken by itself.

Dictionary definition

CUIRASS, noun. Medieval body armor that covers the chest and back.

Wise words

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Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.