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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

Browse dictionary entries near brigandine

  1. ‹ brigandage
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  3. ‹ brigadier general
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  5. ‹ brigade
  6. ‹ Brig Gen
  7. ‹ brig
  8. ‹ brierwood
  9. ‹ brierroot
  10. ‹ brier
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