BYRNIE

hauberk, byrnie

(noun) a long (usually sleeveless) tunic of chain mail formerly worn as defensive armor

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

byrnie (plural byrnies)

(historical) A short chain mail shirt, covering from the upper arms to the upper thighs.

Coordinate terms

• haubergeon

• hauberk

Anagrams

• Birney, Briney

Source: Wiktionary



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