lorica
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- noun
- /ˈlɔːrɪkə/
- Archaic
- Ancient texts describe the lorica as a vital piece of armor used by legions to defend themselves against attacks.
Examples
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Thus, foreign auxiliaries often favoured a type of bronze scale shirt, known to the Romans as the Lorica Squamata.
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Lorica squamata, male lorica hamata or the famous segmented lorica segmentata as their primary offensive armament.
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This might include male scale or the famed lorica segmentata.
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The Roman soldier donned his lorica before heading into battle, knowing it would provide him with vital protection.
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Constructed from metal plates, the lorica was designed to absorb shocks from enemy weapons during combat.
Synonyms
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A strong metal covering worn in battle to protect the body
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A full set of metal plates that cover the body and protect it in battle, often worn by knights
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Plates of thick steel that protect vehicles or buildings from enemy fire
How Protective
Surface Forms
Etymology
Lorica originally meant the armor worn by Roman soldiers and comes from Latin lorum, 'strap', because early armor was made from straps and plates. That's why a lorica is a protective set of metal strips or plates put on the body.