jack of plate

noun

A type of armor for the torso, consisting of small iron plates sewn between layers of felt and canvas.

Meanings

nounjack of plate (plural jacks of plate)

plural jacks of plate

  1. A type of armor for the torso, consisting of small iron plates sewn between layers of felt and canvas.
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