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plate armor plate armour

A historical type of personal armor made from iron or steel plates, which superseded mail during the 14th century. Open English WordNet

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A historical type of personal armor made from iron or steel plates, which superseded mail during the 14th century. Open English WordNet

The increasing power and availability of firearms and the nature of large, state-supported infantry led to more portions of plate armour being cast off in favour of cheaper, more mobile troops. Open English WordNet

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plate armor, plate armour