Meanings
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1
noun
historical: a short, sleeveless or short-sleeved coat of mail, lighter than a hauberk
The museum displayed a mail habergeon beside the knight's helmet.
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noun
historical: a protective quilted garment worn with or beneath mail armour
A padded habergeon softened the weight of the metal links.
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Etymology
From Middle English hauberjoun, through Old French hauberjon or haubergeon, a diminutive of hauberc ('hauberk'). The French armour word ultimately reflects a Germanic compound meaning 'neck protection'.