Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
haubergeon
noun
/hɔːˈbɜːrdʒən/
Definition
A historical type of armor that is usually sleeveless, worn over the chain mail by soldiers in the Middle Ages.
Examples
- The knight donned his haubergeon before entering the battlefield.
- In the museum, we saw an ancient haubergeon that had been intricately crafted.
Meaning
It refers to a short coat of mail or a lightweight body armor, typically used to protect the torso in battles during medieval times.
Synonyms
- mail shirt
- armor
- curiass
