ring armor

/rɪŋ ˌɑrmər/

Definitions of ring armor

1. noun

   (Middle Ages) flexible armor made of interlinked metal rings
   synonyms: chain armor, chain armour, chain mail, mail, ring armour, ring mail

   types:

   brigandine

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

   habergeon

   (Middle Ages) a light sleeveless coat of chain mail worn under the hauberk

   byrnie, hauberk

   a long (usually sleeveless) tunic of chain mail formerly worn as defensive armor

   gusset, voider

   a piece of chain mail covering a place unprotected by armor plate

   type of:

   body armor, body armour, cataphract, coat of mail, suit of armor, suit of armour

   armor that protects the wearer's whole body