Armoured

/ˈɑrmərd/ adjective

Definition

Covered or protected with armor, which is hard material like metal designed to defend against damage or attack.

Etymology

From Old French 'armure' and Latin 'armadura,' originally referring to military protective equipment. The suffix '-ed' transforms the noun into an adjective describing something that has been equipped with armor.

Kelly Says

Medieval knights wore 60+ pounds of armor, but modern 'armoured vehicles' are far more efficient—engineers learned that curved surfaces and layered materials protect better than thick flat metal, completely changing how armor actually works.

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