This is the 4133rd most frequent Dutch word.
armour
The Dutch word "armour" translates to "armor" in English, meaning protective covering, typically metal, used in combat.
In this sentence, 'harnas' is used in the context of medieval protective body gear.
De ridder droeg een sterke harnas om zichzelf te beschermen.
The knight wore a strong armor to protect himself.
Here, 'harnassen' (plural of 'harnas') refers to the protective suits used by ancient soldiers.
Het boek beschreef hoe de oude soldaten hun harnassen maakten.
The book described how the ancient soldiers crafted their armor.
In this sentence, 'harnassen' refers to the historical progression and design changes of armor.