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

The habergeon was rolled in a tight bundle.

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

“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

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

After that, they fetch him water to wash his hands and his face, for he was distained of the rust of his habergeon.

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