ARMOUR


Meaning of ARMOUR in English

( US armor )

■ noun

1》 the metal coverings formerly worn by soldiers to protect the body in battle.

2》 (also ~ plate ) the tough metal layer covering a military vehicle or ship.

↘military vehicles collectively.

3》 the protective layer or shell of some animals and plants.

Derivatives

~ed adjective

~-plated adjective

Origin

ME: from OFr. armure , from L. armatura , from armare (see arm 2 ).

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