suit of armor

English

Alternative forms

• (mostly British): suit of armour

Noun

suit of armor (plural suits of armor)

1. A collection of garments, usually made of metal, worn over the body for protection in battle from weapons.

   Near-synonym: body armor (often coordinate)

See also

• brassard
• breastplate
• chain mail
• cubitiere
• épaulière
• gambeson
• gauntlet
• helmet
• surcoat