bruņas

Latvian

noun
Definitions
  • (history) armor metal suit or cover that protects the body or a part of it during fights
  • (zoology) protective layer or shell on animals, often made of bone or horn
  • (military) armor protective layer of metal which covers warships, military equipment, etc.
  • (usually) armored, provided with a protective metal layer

Etymology

Borrowed from Gothic 𐌱𐍂𐌿𐌽𐌾𐍉 (breastplate) borrowed from Old High German brunja (breastplate).

Origin

Old High German

brunja

Gloss

breastplate

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