What's the difference between habergeon and hauberk?

Habergeon


Definition:

  • (n.) Properly, a short hauberk, but often used loosely for the hauberk.

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Hauberk


Definition:

  • (v. t.) A coat of mail; especially, the long coat of mail of the European Middle Ages, as contrasted with the habergeon, which is shorter and sometimes sleeveless. By old writers it is often used synonymously with habergeon. See Habergeon.

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