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1. (n.) hauberk
a medieval tunic of chain mail worn for defense.
Etymology: (1250–1300; ME < OF hauberc, earlier halberc < Frankish *halsberg=*hals neck (see hawse ) +*berg protection (see harbor ))
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) hauberk, byrnie
a long (usually sleeveless) tunic of chain mail formerly worn as defensive armor
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1. (verb) hauberk
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. By old writers it is often used synonymously with habergeon. See Habergeon
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The Nuttall Encyclopedia |
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1. hauberk
a coat or tunic of mail made of interwoven steel rings and extending below the knees.
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