habergeon

British  

/ ˈhæbədʒən /

noun

1. a light sleeveless coat of mail worn in the 14th century under the plated hauberk

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Etymology

Origin of habergeon

C14: from Old French haubergeon a little _hauberk

Example Sentences

“You were far better to come,” he urged, struggling into the habergeon like a footballer putting on bis jersey.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White

The habergeon was rolled in a tight bundle.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White

He was dressed in the infantry habergeon in which he had insisted on fighting.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White

Then he alighteth over him and taketh off the coif of his habergeon and unlaceth his ventail.

From The High History of the Holy Graal by Evans, Sebastian

Wilt thou scruple to understand Thy abus'd sex will show upon thy fame A nobler colour of glory than a soldier's Wounded bravery rusting his habergeon?

From Emblems Of Love by Abercrombie, Lascelles