chain mail

American  

noun

Armor.

1. mail.

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chain mail British  

noun

1. another term for mail 2

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Etymology

Origin of chain mail

First recorded in 1815–25

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Example Sentences

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chain mail

The English and Normans share a regalia of chain mail, teardrop-shaped shields and long spears, but the Normans are cavalrymen while the Saxons fight with spears and clubs.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026

“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

Another possibility: While the mice’s skin tears easily, the armor might help protect the inner tail structure, like wearing chain mail under an easily-removed glove.

From New York Times ● May 24, 2023

They wore masks of dully gleaming gray chain mail over their faces, their features obscured by the mesh.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo

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