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ring armour

/rɪŋ ˈɑːmə/

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/rɪŋ ˈɑːmə/C1formalobsolete
  • ruТип исторического доспеха, состоящего из металлических колец, нашитых на тканевую или кожаную основу, использовавшегося в средневековье для защиты в бою.

A type of historical body armor made of metal rings sewn onto a fabric or leather backing, used in medieval times for protection in combat.

  1. Type of historical body armorC1formal

    A form of armor made from metal rings sewn or linked onto a fabric or leather backing, often considered a precursor to chainmail.

    ruКольчатый доспех

    • Ring armour was commonly used by early medieval warriors.
    • The museum displayed a reconstructed suit of ring armour.
    • Unlike chainmail, ring armour had rings attached to a backing rather than interlinked.