"alwhite" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: From Middle English alwite; equivalent to all + white. Etymology templates: {{der|en|enm|alwite}} Middle English alwite, {{compound|en|all|white}} all + white Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} alwhite (not comparable)
  1. (rare, of armor) Composed of polished steel plates covering most or all of the body without a surcoat or other covering; white; pertaining to white armor. Tags: not-comparable, rare Categories (topical): Armor Synonyms: alwite, alwyte Related terms: Chinese 爛銀鎧 (lànyínkǎi) (english: bright and shiny armor; armor that is as sparkling as silver), 烂银铠 (lànyínkǎi) (english: bright and shiny armor; armor that is as sparkling as silver)

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