Noun
IPA: /ˈhæbərdʒən/ or /ˈhæbɚˌdʒiːən/
Derived from Old French haubergeon, meaning "small hauberk," which itself comes from hauberc, a type of mail armor.
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Cota de malla | ˈkota ðe ˈmaʎa |
| French | Haubergeon | o.bɛʁ.ʒɔ̃ |
| German | Kettenhemd | ˈkɛtn̩hɛmt |
| Russian | Кольчуга | kɐlʲˈt͡ɕugə |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 锁子甲 | suǒzi jiǎ |
| Hindi | ज़ंजीर कोट | zanjīr kōṭ |
| Tamil | சங்கிலி கவசம் | caṅkili kavaśam |
| Telugu | క్రమమైన కవచం | kramaimaina kavacham |
| Bengali | চেইনমেল | cheinmel |
| Marathi | साखळी कोट | sākhaḷī kōṭ |
| Kannada | ಜಂಜಾಲ ಕವಚ | jañjāla kavacha |
| Gujarati | સાંકળવાળું કોટ | sāṅkaḷvāḷuṁ kōṭ |
| Urdu | زنجیر کوٹ | zanjir kot |
| Punjabi | ਜ਼ੰਜੀਰੀ ਕੋਟ | zanjīrī kōṭ |
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.
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.
Though no longer in practical use, habergeons are referenced in historical texts, literature, and reenactments of medieval warfare.
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.