habergeon

Meanings

1. 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.

2. 2
   noun

   historical: a protective quilted garment worn with or beneath mail armour

   A padded habergeon softened the weight of the metal links.

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'.

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