Armor or protective covering; also, in medieval contexts, a combination of armor pieces worn together.
From Old French 'armure,' derived from Latin 'armatura' (armor and military equipment). This French word entered English in the Middle Ages and remained primarily in historical and heraldic contexts.
A knight's complete 'armure' could weigh 100 pounds but distribute weight so evenly that a trained knight could move athletically—it was engineering that took years to master, not just heavy clothing!
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