In his armour, pot valiant: to fight in armour; to make use of Mrs. Philips's ware.
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Is employed in the English Bible to denote military equipment, both offensive and defensive. 1) The...
Easton's Bible Dictionary
A defensive habit to protect the wearer from his enemy; also defensive arms. In old statutes this is...
The Sailor's Word-Book
An officer selected by kings and generals because of his bravery, not only to bear their armour, but...
A ship of war fitted with iron plates on the outside to render her shot-proof. ...
Thick coverings or coatings for ships on the new principle, to render them impervious to shot and sh...
Soubriquet for an iron-clad ship. ...