chain mail
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of chain mail
First recorded in 1815–25
Example Sentences
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“It’s not like chain mail or armor,” said Victor Wiacek, founder of VIX Protection, among the companies that make the leggings.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 15, 2026
The late Renaissance came to life in knave overalls with blousy tops, sequined skirts that suggested chain mail armor and tapestry detailing on jacket sleeves.
From Seattle Times ● May 25, 2023
Ms. Stewart’s short chain mail Chanel dress was a fighting mix of armor and crystals, but what really made news was her decision to doff her Christian Louboutin stilettos and walk up the stairs barefoot.
From New York Times ● May 10, 2023
Social media posts and chain mail, meanwhile, falsely claimed that Pavel was planning a general mobilization.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 28, 2023
The Spaniards’ steel or chain mail armor and, above all, their steel helmets usually provided an effective defense against club blows, while the Indians’ quilted armor offered no protection against steel weapons.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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