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brigandine definition

brig·an·dine (brig′ən dēn′)

noun

a flexible coat of armor made by fastening small metal scales or rings between two plies of linen, leather, etc.

Etymology: LME < MFr < OIt brigantina < brigare: see brigade

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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