habergeon

noun

ha·​ber·​geon ˈha-bər-jən How to pronounce habergeon (audio)
hə-ˈbər-jē-ən,
-jən How to pronounce habergeon (audio)
1
: a medieval jacket of mail shorter than a hauberk
2

Word History

Etymology

Middle English haubergeon, haberion "coat of mail worn under plate armor, hauberk," borrowed from Anglo-French haubergeon, haberjon (continental Old French hauberjon) from hauberc hauberk + -ion, diminutive suffix

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of habergeon was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Habergeon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/habergeon. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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