Associations to the word «Hauberk»

Wiktionary

HAUBERK, noun. A coat of mail; especially, the long coat of mail of the European Middle Ages, as contrasted with the habergeon, which is shorter and sometimes sleeveless.

Dictionary definition

HAUBERK, noun. A long (usually sleeveless) tunic of chain mail formerly worn as defensive armor.

Wise words

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