A defensive habit to protect the wearer from his enemy; also defensive arms. In old statutes this is frequently called harness.
Is employed in the English Bible to denote military equipment, both offensive and defensive. 1) The...
Easton's Bible Dictionary
In his armour, pot valiant: to fight in armour; to make use of Mrs. Philips's ware. See C--D--M. ...
Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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. ...
The Sailor's Word-Book
Thick coverings or coatings for ships on the new principle, to render them impervious to shot and sh...
Soubriquet for an iron-clad ship. ...