Etymology

alwhite

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Today it means: Composed of polished steel plates covering most or all of the body without a surcoat or other covering; white; pertaining to white armor. Full definition →

Middle English alwite
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  1. Middle English · derived fromalwite
  2. English todayalwhite

From Middle English alwite; equivalent to all + white.

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