Habergeon (Noun)
Meaning
(Middle Ages) a light sleeveless coat of chain mail worn under the hauberk.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The knight donned a habergeon under his hauberk to provide additional protection in battle.
- A habergeon was often worn under chain mail armor to add extra layers of defense.
- Medieval armorers crafted habergeons from interlocking iron rings that allowed for flexibility and movement.
- Before putting on his hauberk, the warrior carefully put on the habergeon to prevent chafing and rubbing.
- The design of a habergeon typically featured a short, sleeveless coat that covered the torso.