haubergeon

[ haw-ber-juhn, hab-er, huh-bur-juhn ]

noun

, Armor.

1. a short, sleeveless coat of mail.
2. hauberk.

haubergeon

/ ˈhɔːbədʒən /

noun

1. See habergeon
   a variant of habergeon

Word History and Origins

Origin of haubergeon¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English haubergeun, haubergoun(e), from Old French hauberjon, a derivative of haubert + suffix -on; hauberk ( def ), -oon ( def )

Example Sentences

In war they cover the doublet with an haubergeon, a glaon, a large hat of iron, and other armour usual in that country.

From Project Gutenberg

When the mailed frock and chausses were joined, the union was called the haubergeon.

From Project Gutenberg