byrnie

Examples

• All

• Archaeologists found a rusted byrnie among the ancient burial goods.

• In old sagas, heroes are often described wearing a shimmering byrnie into combat.

• The knight donned his byrnie before heading into battle.

• Can you see the byrnie on that statue?

• He donned a byrnie to protect himself in battle.

• The byrnie provided excellent defense against sword strikes.

• In medieval times, knights commonly wore a byrnie as part of their armor.

Synonyms

M

mail

vsbyrnie

• Archaic

6 9.9

Armor made of small metal rings joined to protect the body

is the long usually sleeveless tunic form rather than any armor item

C

chain mail

vsbyrnie

5 8.6

A flexible shirt of small metal rings joined together for protection

is the long usually sleeveless tunic form rather than the general armor type

C

chain armor

vsbyrnie

• US

1 8.2

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

is the specific long usually sleeveless tunic form of that general armor

H

hauberk

vsbyrnie

• Archaic

1 9.9

A long shirt of metal rings worn by soldiers for protection in battle

is the same garment but called by a different historic name

Surface Forms

Etymology