Topic: Japanese Armour
-Stayin’ alive in Old Japan
[Word definitions]
wield (v.): hold and use (a weapon or tool)
deftly (adv.): doing something skillfully and quickly
polearm (n.): a long weapon with a blade or point
mounted (adj.): (of a person) being positioned on an animal - usually horseback
infantry (n.): soldiers or military personnel who fight on foot
lacquer (n.): protective coating applied to wood and metal – has a glossy finish
evolve (v.): develop, progress or change over time
sturdy (adj.): strong and durable
withstand (v.): can resist or endure things such as pressure or force without breaking
musket (n.): an early type of long-barrelled firearm
invaluable (adj.): extremely valuable – beyond monetary value
unassuming (adj.): modest or humble – does not draw attention to itself
designated (adj.): appointed, assigned or selected for a purpose or role