ˈɑ:mə n. & v. (US armor) --n. 1 a
defensive covering, usu. of
metal,
formerly worn to
protect the body in fighting. 2 a (in full armour-plate) a
protective metal covering
for an armed
vehicle,
ship, etc. b armoured fighting vehicles collectively. 3 a protective covering or
shell on
certain animals
and plants. 4
heraldic devices. --v.tr. (usu. as armoured adj.)
provide with a protective covering, and
often with guns (armoured
car; armoured train). [ME f. OF armure f. L armatura: see ARMATURE]