cuirass

== English == === Etymology === First use appears c. 1464. From Middle English curasse, curesse, from Old French cuirace, spelling influenced by modern French cuirasse. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /kwɪˈɹæs/, /ˈkjʊəɹæs/ Rhymes: -æs === Noun === cuirass (plural cuirasses) A piece of defensive armor, covering the body from the neck to the girdle. The breastplate taken by itself. ==== Related terms ==== cuirie, cuir bouilli ==== Translations ==== === Verb === cuirass (third-person singular simple present cuirasses, present participle cuirassing, simple past and past participle cuirassed) (transitive) To cover with defensive armor; to armor-plate.