chainmail

noun

Meaning

A flexible defensive armor, made of a mesh of interlinked metal rings.
(sometimes collectively) A chain letter.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

chain-mail(English)maille(English)key chain(English)gantlet(English)neckguard(English)mail bag(English)neck-guard(English)mail-box(English)guidon(English)armour(English)armor(English)samurai(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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