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brigandine

brigandine

9.9
A jacket with small metal plates sewn into cloth that soldiers wear for protection in battle
  • noun
  • /ˈbrɪɡəndin/
  • Specialized
translation icon : brigantina
  • Though less protective than full plate armor, a brigandine allowed for greater movement during combat.

Examples

  • The knight wore a brigandine for protection in battle.

  • Many soldiers used brigandines during the medieval period.

  • Museum visitors admired the intricately decorated brigandine displayed in the medieval arms section.

  • The knight wore a brigandine over his tunic as he prepared for battle.

  • The knight wore a brigandine made of interlocking metal plates for protection in battle.

  • In medieval times, soldiers often wore a brigandine to shield themselves from arrows.

  • During the reenactment, he donned a stylish brigandine crafted from leather and metal plates.

Synonyms

byrnie
vsbrigandine
  • Archaic
9.9

Long coat made of many small metal rings worn without sleeves for protection in battle

has metal plates or rings attached to cloth rather than full loose ring links
chain armor
vsbrigandine
  • US
8.2

A protective shirt made of small metal rings linked together, worn by knights and soldiers

focuses on plates or sewn rings fixed to cloth for protective jacket use
gambeson
vsbrigandine
  • Archaic
9.9

A padded jacket worn under metal armor in medieval times

uses metal plates or rings sewn onto cloth instead of just padding

How Protective

plate armor
  • Specialized
8.0
brigandine
  • Specialized
9.9
chain mail
4 8.6

Surface Forms

brigandine singular
brigandines plural

Etymology

Brigandine is related to brigand, a word that means 'bandit' or fighter, because this kind of garment was worn by soldiers and fighters in medieval times. So a brigandine is an armored jacket with small metal plates sewn into cloth to protect someone in battle.