armour - Definition from the MILITARY topic - POLITICS

Topic: MILITARY

Date:	1200-1300
Language:	Old French
Origin:	armure, from Latin armatura; ARMATURE

armour
noun

ar‧mour British English ; armor American English See pronunciation table in "How to use dictionary" pages

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[uncountable]

1PM metal or leather clothing that protects your body, worn by soldiers in battles in past times:

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a knight wearing a suit of armour

2PM a strong metal layer that protects military vehicles:

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armour-clad warships

3HB a strong layer or shell that protects some plants and animals

➔ a chink in somebody's armour

➔ a knight in shining armour

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