cuirass

  • 131cortex — noun (plural cortices or cortexes) Etymology: Latin cortic , cortex bark more at cuirass Date: 1677 1. a. (1) the outer or superficial part of an organ or bodily structure (as the kidney, adrenal gland, or cerebellum or a bone); …

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  • 132cuirassier — noun Date: 1625 a mounted soldier wearing a cuirass …

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