Plural of armure; pieces of protective clothing made of metal or other hard materials worn by soldiers in battle.
From Old French 'armure,' derived from Latin 'armatura' meaning 'equipment or arms.' The word evolved through medieval times as armor became increasingly sophisticated, and 'armure' specifically referred to complete suits of armor or protective gear.
The word 'armure' became especially important during the Renaissance when armor-making became such a fine art that some suits were considered masterpieces—kings would commission famous armorers to create decorated suits that were more like wearable sculpture than practical protection!
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