Definitions
medieval body armor that covers the chest and back
Word origin
First use appears c. 1464. From Middle English curasse, curesse, from Old French cuirace, spelling influenced by modern French cuirasse.
Used in a sentence
“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.”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Chest armor”7 letters
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