Cuirass

Pronunciation: /kwɪˈræs/

Definitions of cuirass

noun a piece of armor consisting of breastplate and backplate fastened together

Example Sentences

A1 The knight wore a shiny cuirass to protect his chest.

A2 The soldier's cuirass was dented from battle.

B1 The museum displayed an ancient cuirass from the Roman era.

B2 The elaborate design of the cuirass showcased the craftsmanship of the armor maker.

C1 The cuirass was meticulously crafted with intricate engravings and embellishments.

C2 The cuirass was a symbol of power and status for the noble warrior.

Examples of cuirass in a Sentence

formal The knight wore a shining cuirass for protection in battle.

informal I found a cool antique cuirass at the flea market.

slang Check out that dude rocking a cuirass at the Renaissance fair.

figurative Her emotional cuirass prevented anyone from getting too close to her heart.

Grammatical Forms of cuirass

• past tense: cuirassed
• plural: cuirasses
• comparative: more cuirassed
• superlative: most cuirassed
• present tense: cuirasses
• future tense: will cuirass
• perfect tense: has cuirassed
• continuous tense: is cuirassing
• singular: cuirass
• positive degree: cuirass
• infinitive: to cuirass
• gerund: cuirassing
• participle: cuirassing

Origin and Evolution of cuirass

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'cuirass' originated from the Old French word 'cuirace' which was derived from the Latin word 'coriacea' meaning 'made of leather'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a piece of armor made of leather or metal worn to protect the torso, the meaning of 'cuirass' has evolved to also include a similar piece of armor worn by animals or a hard protective covering for machinery or vehicles.