ring armor

Synonyms:

chain armor, chain armour, chain mail, mail, ring armour, ring mail

Types:

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brigandine

a medieval coat of chain mail consisting of metal rings sewn onto leather or cloth

habergeon

(Middle Ages) a light sleeveless coat of chain mail worn under the hauberk

byrnie, hauberk

a long (usually sleeveless) tunic of chain mail formerly worn as defensive armor

gusset, voider

a piece of chain mail covering a place unprotected by armor plate

Type of:

body armor, body armour, cataphract, coat of mail, suit of armor, suit of armour

armor that protects the wearer's whole body