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habergeon

/ˈhæb.ə.dʒən/

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noun

/ˈhæb.ə.dʒən/formalobsolete
  • ruИсторическое существительное, обозначающее лёгкую, безрукавную кольчугу, которую носили под хауберком в Средние века.

A historical noun referring to a light, sleeveless coat of chain mail worn under a hauberk during the Middle Ages.

  1. Light chain mail garmentC2formalbritish

    A short, sleeveless coat of chain mail, often worn under a hauberk for additional protection in medieval times.

    ruЛёгкая кольчуга

    • The knight wore a habergeon beneath his heavy armor.
    • Historical reenactors carefully crafted a replica of a 14th-century habergeon.
    • The habergeon was lighter than a full hauberk, allowing for greater mobility.