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habergeon

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habergeon /ˈhabədʒ(ə)n , həˈbəːdʒ(ə)n /
▸ noun historical a sleeveless coat of mail or scale armour.
– ORIGIN Middle English: from Old French haubergeon, from hauberc (see hauberk), originally denoting a garment protecting the neck; compare with Dutch halsberg.