Associations to the word «Habergeon»

Wiktionary

HABERGEON, noun. (historical) A sleeveless coat of chain mail.

Dictionary definition

HABERGEON, noun. (Middle Ages) a light sleeveless coat of chain mail worn under the hauberk.

Wise words

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