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Definition of Cuirass
1. Noun. Medieval body armor that covers the chest and back.
Terms within: Backplate
Generic synonyms: Body Armor, Body Armour, Cataphract, Coat Of Mail, Suit Of Armor, Suit Of Armour
Generic synonyms: Body Armor, Body Armour, Cataphract, Coat Of Mail, Suit Of Armor, Suit Of Armour
Definition of Cuirass
1. n. A piece of defensive armor, covering the body from the neck to the girdle
Definition of Cuirass
1. to cover with a type of armor [v -ED, -ING, -ES]
Medical Definition of Cuirass
1. The anterior surface of the thorax in relation to symptoms or disease changes. Origin: Fr. Cuirasse, a breastplate (05 Mar 2000)