Cataphract

noun

/ˈkætəfɹækt/

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.nounDefensive armour covering the entire body of a soldier and often the soldier's horse as well, especially the linked mail or scale armour of some eastern nations.

2.noun(by extension) An outer covering of some fish resembling armour or plate.

Synonyms

coat armour suit of armour armplate chain armour panoply chamfron overplate armoury suit of armor barding hauberk battle-sark

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