ringmail

English

noun
Definitions
  • A type of personal armour constructed as series of metallic rings sewn to a fabric or leather foundation.

Etymology

Affix from English ring (surround, sound a bell, planetary rings) + English mail (letters and small parcels).

Origin

English

mail

Gloss

letters and small parcels

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