A ship of war fitted with iron plates on the outside to render her shot-proof.
(·vt) To clothe. II. Clad ·- imp. & ·p.p. of Clothe. III. Clad ·- of <<Clothe>>. ...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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
A defensive habit to protect the wearer from his enemy; also defensive arms. In old statutes this is...
The Sailor's Word-Book
·adj ·Alt. of Pine-crowned. ...
·adj Covered with vines. ...
, or plated vessel. One covered entirely, or in special parts, with iron plates intended to resist...
An officer selected by kings and generals because of his bravery, not only to bear their armour, but...
Thick coverings or coatings for ships on the new principle, to render them impervious to shot and sh...
Soubriquet for an iron-clad ship. ...