hawberk

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A form of hauberk — A coat of mail; especially, the long coat of mail of the European Middle Ages, as contrasted with the habergeon, which is shorter and sometimes sleeveless.

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Meanings

nounhawberk (plural hawberks)

plural hawberks

  1. alternativeAlternative form of hauberk.

    The hawberk and haubergeon long continued almost the sole defensive armour of this country...

    1786, Francis Grose, A Treatise on Ancient Armour and Weapons, page 73
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