broigne

noun

ˈbrȯin

plural -s

: a medieval defensive garment consisting of leather or woven fabric on which were sewed metal rings or plates

Word History

Etymology

Old French, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German brunia, brunna coat of mail

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