Definitions of coat of mail
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armor that protects the wearer's whole body
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synonyms:
body armor, body armour, cataphract, suit of armor, suit of armour
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bulletproof vest
a vest capable of resisting the impact of a bullet
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chain armor, chain armour, chain mail, mail, ring armor, ring armour, ring mail
(Middle Ages) flexible armor made of interlinked metal rings
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corselet, corslet
a piece of body armor for the trunk; usually consists of a breastplate and back piece
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cuirass
medieval body armor that covers the chest and back
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brigandine
a medieval coat of chain mail consisting of metal rings sewn onto leather or cloth
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habergeon
(Middle Ages) a light sleeveless coat of chain mail worn under the hauberk
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byrnie, hauberk
a long (usually sleeveless) tunic of chain mail formerly worn as defensive armor
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gusset, voider
a piece of chain mail covering a place unprotected by armor plate
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