CAMAILS

Noun

camails

plural of camail

Anagrams

• Lamicas, salmiac

Source: Wiktionary


CAMAIL

Ca*mail", n. Etym: [F. camail (cf. It. camaglio), fr. L. caput head + source of E. mail.]

1. (Ancient Armor)

Definition: A neck guard of chain mall, hanging from the bascinet or other headpiece.

2. A hood of other material than mail; esp. (Eccl.), a hood worn in church services, -- the amice, or the like.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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