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habergeon

noun
ha·​ber·​geon | \ ˈha-bÉ™r-jÉ™n How to pronounce habergeon (audio) ; hÉ™-ˈbÉ™r-jÄ“-É™n, -jÉ™n How to pronounce habergeon (audio) \

Definition of habergeon

1 : a medieval jacket of mail shorter than a hauberk
2 : hauberk

First Known Use of habergeon

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for habergeon

Middle English haubergeoun, from Anglo-French haubergeon, diminutive of hauberc hauberk

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