Knight's protective gear Crossword Clue

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Knight's protective gear Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. tough more-or-less rigid protective covering of an animal or plant
2. protective covering made of metal and used in combat
(verb)
1. equip with armor

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

PROTECTIVE (adjective)
1. intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind
2. showing care
KNIGHT (noun)
1. a chessman shaped to resemble the head of a horse; can move two squares horizontally and one vertically (or vice versa)
2. originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
KNIGHT (verb)
1. raise (someone) to knighthood

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