A cuirass (/ k w ɪ ˈ r æ s, k j ʊəˈr æ s / kwirr-ASS, kure-ASS; [1] French: cuirasse; Latin: coriaceus) is a piece of armour that covers the torso, formed of one or more pieces of metal or …

Cuirassiers (/ ˌ k w ɪr ə ˈ s ɪər / KWIRR-ə-SEER; from French cuirassier [1], 'wearing a cuirass') were cavalry equipped with a cuirass, sword, and pistols. Cuirassiers first appeared in mid-to …

cuirass, body armour that protects the torso of the wearer above the waist or hips. Originally it was a thick leather garment covering the body from neck to waist, consisting of a breastplate …

The meaning of CUIRASS is a piece of armor covering the body from neck to waist; also : the breastplate of such a piece.

The Cuirass is a piece of armor covering the torso and consists of a chest plate and a back piece. It’s formed of single or multiple pieces of metal or other rigid material that covers the torso.

A cuirass is a piece of armor that covers the back and chest. It was worn during medieval times as part of a full suit of body armor or on its own.

In a suit of armour, however, since this important piece was generally worn in connexion with a corresponding defence for the back, the term cuirass commonly is understood to imply the …

A cuirass (/kwɨˈræs/; French, Latin language: coriaceus) is a piece of armour, formed of a single or multiple pieces of metal or other rigid material, which covers the front of the torso. In a suit …

Jan 12, 2025 · cuirass (third-person singular simple present cuirasses, present participle cuirassing, simple past and past participle cuirassed) To cover with defensive armor; to armor …

This cuirass is an exceptionally rare example of late decorated armor of the highest quality, and is one of the few documented French examples bearing the crowned N mark of Besançon (either …