habergeon

/ ˈhæbədʒən /

noun

1. a light sleeveless coat of mail worn in the 14th century under the plated hauberk

Word History and Origins

Origin of habergeon¹

C14: from Old French haubergeon a little hauberk

Example Sentences

He was dressed in the infantry habergeon in which he had insisted on fighting.

From Literature

The habergeon was rolled in a tight bundle.

From Literature

Lancelot, in any case, who was wrestling with his love for Guenever as well as with his love for God, came back to her side as soon as he knew that she was in trouble, and, when he saw her radiant face waiting for him under shameful durance, his heart did turn over inside its habergeon with some piercing emotion—call it love or pity, whatever you please.

From Literature

“You were far better to come,” he urged, struggling into the habergeon like a footballer putting on bis jersey.

From Literature

Habergeon, ha-bėr′je-un, n. a piece of armour to defend the neck and breast.

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