Associations to the word «Cataphract»

Wiktionary

CATAPHRACT, noun. Defensive armor used for the entire body and often for the horse, also, especially the linked mail or scale armor of some eastern nations.
CATAPHRACT, noun. A horseman covered with a cataphract.
CATAPHRACT, noun. The armor or plate covering some fishes.

Dictionary definition

CATAPHRACT, noun. Armor that protects the wearer's whole body.

Wise words

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