coat of mail

noun

1. a long defensive garment made of interlinked metal rings; hauberk; byrnie.

coat of mail

noun

1. a protective garment made of linked metal rings (mail) or of overlapping metal plates; hauberk

Word History and Origins

Origin of coat of mail¹

1480–90; parallel to French cotte de mailles

Example Sentences

The coats of mail, the helmets, the lances, pikes, bows and arrows were being put in order, and the great two-handed sword hung on the wall.

From Literature

One smote Frodo between the shoulders and he lurched forward with a cry, letting go his paddle: but the arrow fell back, foiled by his hidden coat of mail.

From Literature

“Look at the amazing workmanship on this,” Mr. Garly said, fingering the interlocking metal rings on a coat of mail.

From New York Times

His coat of mail hung lose from his stooping shoulders.

From Literature

Crimson silk draped his hindquarters, over a coat of mail.

From Literature