armor-plated

(idea) by Jargon Thu Jul 19 2001 at 4:01:43
ARMM = A = asbestos

armor-plated n.

Syn. for bulletproof.

--The Jargon File version 4.3.1, ed. ESR, autonoded by rescdsk.

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(definition) by Webster 1913 Tue Dec 21 1999 at 21:54:03

Ar"mor-plat`ed (#), a.

Covered with defensive plates of metal, as a ship of war; steel-clad.

This day will be launched . . . the first armor-plated steam frigate in the possession of Great Britain.

Times (Dec. 29, 1860).

 

© Webster 1913.

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