hauberk

Meaning

1. 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.
2. (uncommon) A similar shirt of scale armour, plate, leather, or other armor material.

Synonyms

chain armour

mail

byrnie

chain mail

ringmail

ring armour

shirt of mail

chain letter

maille

ring mail

chain-mail shirt

chain maille

chain shirt

coat of mail

chainmail

Translations

haubert

cotte de mailles

maliënkolder

cota de malla

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈhɔːbɜː(ɹ)k/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: hauberk

In summary

From Middle English hauberk, from Old French hauberc, from Frankish *halsaberg (“neck-cover”).