Associations to the word «Brigandine»

Wiktionary

BRIGANDINE, noun. (historical) A coat of armor for the body, consisting of scales or plates, sometimes overlapping each other, generally of metal, and sewn to linen or other material.

Dictionary definition

BRIGANDINE, noun. A medieval coat of chain mail consisting of metal rings sewn onto leather or cloth.

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke