Having a protective cover (8)

I believe the answer is:

armoured

(Other definitions for armoured that I've seen before include "type of brigade" , "bullet-proof?" , "Protected from weapons" , "Well protected" , "Having protective covering" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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