Associations to the word «Camail»

Wiktionary

CAMAIL, noun. (obsolete) A piece of chainmail worn to protect the neck and shoulders.
CAMAIL, noun. (obsolete) An ecclesiastical ornament worn by bishops.

Dictionary definition

CAMAIL, noun. A medieval hood of mail suspended from a basinet to protect the head and neck.

Wise words

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