hauberk
hauberk
Definition
hau·berk (hô′bərk)
noun
a medieval coat of armor, usually of chain mail
Etymology: ME hauberc < OFr < Frank *halsberg (akin to OE healsbeorg), protection for the neck, gorget < hals, the neck (see collar) + bergan, to protect
hauberk
Usage Examples
Adjective modifier
- knee-length: The first figure has a knee-length hauberk with integral mail coif and a simple helmet with nasal.
Noun used with modifier
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