armour
noun
[ ˈɑːmə ]
• the metal coverings formerly worn to protect the body in battle.
• "knights in armour"
Similar:
protective covering,
armour plate,
covering,
protection,
sheathing,
shield,
chain armour,
chain mail,
coat of mail,
panoply,
• the tough metal layer covering a military vehicle or ship to defend it from attack.
Similar:
protective covering,
armour plate,
covering,
protection,
sheathing,
shield,
chain armour,
chain mail,
coat of mail,
panoply,
• the protective layer or shell of some animals and plants.
• a person's emotional, social, or other defences.
• "his armour of self-confidence"
armour
verb
• provide (someone) with emotional, social, or other defences.
• "the knowledge armoured him against her"
Origin:
Middle English: from Old French armure, from Latin armatura, from armare ‘to arm’ (see arm2).
