Cuirassing

/kwɪˈræsɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The act of equipping with a cuirass or of wearing a cuirass; the present participle of cuirass used as a verb.

Etymology

The -ing form of cuirass, creating a gerund or present participle by adding -ing to the verb stem, following standard English word-formation patterns.

Kelly Says

Watching soldiers get 'cuirassed' for battle was an art—armorers had to know body measurements and adjust pieces to prevent both injury and excessive movement restriction.

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