Hauberk

/hˈɔːbɜːk/

[noun]

Hauberk

[NOUN]

a type of long tunic made of interlocking metal rings, worn as body armor during the Middle Ages

synonyms : byrnie

What is a "hauberk"?

A hauberk is a type of armor that was popular in the medieval period. It was a long-sleeved shirt that was made of interlocking metal rings or mail. The hauberk provided protection to the upper body and was commonly worn by knights and soldiers during battle. The mail was typically made from iron or steel and could be quite heavy, so the hauberk was usually worn over a padded garment like a gambeson to reduce the weight and absorb the impact of blows. Despite its effectiveness, the hauberk gradually fell out of use as armor technology improved and firearms became more prevalent on the battlefield.

Examples

1. They were heavily armoured, adorned in mail hauberks, vambraces and iron conical helmets, as well as norse-style round shields for protection.

2. but right now I'm going to get armored up and walk the floor all right we start with the legs no one every night needs a vassals enormous my vassal today normally in a suit of armor like this I'd be wearing a full chain maille short of hauberk