brigandine

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a medieval coat of chain mail consisting of metal rings sewn onto leather or cloth

Etymology

From Middle English brigandyn, brigantien, attested by 1456 (eventually displacing the slightly earlier synonym brigander), from Old French brigandine, from brigand + -ine.

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