English

Alternative forms

• plate armor

Noun

plate armour ‎(uncountable)

1. Metallic armour made of large pieces or plates.
   • 1786, Francis Grose, A Treatise on Ancient Armour and Weapons, page 74:

     Plate armour was, however, completely introduced both here and in France about the middle of the fourteenth century.

Synonyms

• plate mail

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