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- Dictionarychain mail/ˈCHān ˌmāl/
noun
- 1. armor made of small metal rings linked together. historical
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Metal fabric consisting of iron or steel rings, riveted or pressed together, typically used in armor
Chain mail (also known as chain-mail, mail or maille) is a type of armour consisting of small metal rings linked together in a pattern to form a mesh. It was in common military use between the 3rd century BC and the 16th century AD in Europe, while it continued to be used in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East as late as the 17th century. A coat of this armour is often called a hauberk or sometimes ... Wikipedia