Coat Of Mail (Noun)
Meaning
Armor that protects the wearer's whole body.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The medieval knight's armor was essentially a coat of mail that covered his entire body to protect him from enemy arrows and swords.
- Wearing a coat of mail provided a high level of protection against slashing and piercing attacks during battles.
- In the early Middle Ages, chain mail was commonly used in the production of a coat of mail for men-at-arms and nobles.
- The flexible nature of the interlocking iron rings in a coat of mail allowed for greater mobility while still providing its wearer with substantial protection.
- During World War I, some military units returned to the use of a coat of mail or chain mail for protection from small shrapnel and bullet fragments.