chain mail

• Type d'armure fait d'anneaux métalliques reliés entre eux, historiquement utilisé pour se protéger au combat. Désigne aussi un type de courrier électronique ou de message envoyé à plusieurs destinataires, souvent avec une demande de le faire suivre.

A type of armor made from interlocking metal rings, historically used for protection in battle. Also refers to a type of email or message that is sent to multiple recipients, often with a request to forward it further.

1. Armor made of metal ringsB2formal

   A type of armor consisting of small metal rings linked together in a pattern to form a mesh, used for protection in battle.

   Cotte de mailles

   • The knight wore a heavy suit of chain mail into battle.
   • Chain mail was commonly used by medieval soldiers.
   • He polished his chain mail until it shone brightly.