chain mail

noun

Armor.

1. mail.

chain mail

noun

1. another term for mail 2

Word History and Origins

Origin of chain mail¹

First recorded in 1815–25

Example Sentences

A recent post featured medieval knights wearing chain mail and helmets and wielding longswords as they encircle the slogan “The Enemies are at the Gates” above ICE’s job listing website.

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And because it’s Area, hardware was plentiful in distressed leather jackets jangling and dripping with silver spikes and chain mail.

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Nothing short of chain mail seems to stop the barbs, but wrapping heavy metal around your feet would drastically increase the risk of drowning.

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The best silver outfits glimpsed so far: a guy in a glittery mariachi suit, a woman dressed as an alien superstar, and a dude in full chain mail.

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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.

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