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   armour

   /ˈɑːmə/

   noun

   • 1. the metal coverings formerly worn to protect the body in battle: "knights in armour"
   • 2. the tough metal layer covering a military vehicle or ship to defend it from attack.
   • ▪ military vehicles collectively: "infantry, armour, and logistic units"
   • 3. the protective layer or shell of some animals and plants.
   • 4. a person's emotional, social, or other defences: "his armour of self-confidence"

   verb

   • 1. provide (someone) with emotional, social, or other defences: "the knowledge armoured him against her"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French armure, from Latin armatura, from armare ‘to arm’ (see arm2).

   Scrabble Points: 8

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