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Dictionary Entry - Habergeon

Habergeon

Part of Speech

Noun

Pronunciation

IPA: /ˈhæbərdʒən/ or /ˈhæbɚˌdʒiːən/

Definitions

  1. A short or sleeveless coat of chainmail, historically worn as armor.
  2. (Obsolete) A light protective covering, often referring to medieval armor.

Usage Examples

  • "The knight wore a habergeon beneath his surcoat for extra protection."
  • "In ancient battles, soldiers relied on the habergeon to guard against sword strikes."

Etymology

Derived from Old French haubergeon, meaning "small hauberk," which itself comes from hauberc, a type of mail armor.

Synonyms

  • Hauberk
  • Chainmail vest
  • Mail shirt

Antonyms

  • Unarmored garment
  • Robe
  • Tunic

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
SpanishCota de mallaˈkota ðe ˈmaʎa
FrenchHaubergeono.bɛʁ.ʒɔ̃
GermanKettenhemdˈkɛtn̩hɛmt
RussianКольчугаkɐlʲˈt͡ɕugə
Chinese (Mandarin)锁子甲suǒzi jiǎ
Hindiज़ंजीर कोटzanjīr kōṭ
Tamilசங்கிலி கவசம்caṅkili kavaśam
Teluguక్రమమైన కవచంkramaimaina kavacham
Bengaliচেইনমেলcheinmel
Marathiसाखळी कोटsākhaḷī kōṭ
Kannadaಜಂಜಾಲ ಕವಚjañjāla kavacha
Gujaratiસાંકળવાળું કોટsāṅkaḷvāḷuṁ kōṭ
Urduزنجیر کوٹzanjir kot
Punjabiਜ਼ੰਜੀਰੀ ਕੋਟzanjīrī kōṭ

Regional Pronunciation Variations

In British English, "habergeon" is typically pronounced with a softer "g," while in American English, it may be pronounced with a more distinct "j" sound.

Historical Usage

During the medieval period, a habergeon was a crucial piece of a knight’s armor, providing mobility and protection. It was often worn under heavier plate armor.

Cultural Nuances

Though no longer in practical use, habergeons are referenced in historical texts, literature, and reenactments of medieval warfare.

More Information

The habergeon was a staple of medieval armor, offering a balance between protection and flexibility. Unlike the full-length hauberk, it typically covered only the upper torso.

In the Bible, the term "habergeon" appears in older translations, referring to a type of protective covering worn by warriors.

Modern interest in habergeons is primarily among historical reenactors and scholars studying medieval warfare.
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