Hauberk

haw'berk, a long coat of mail. It was made of twisted steel links. Though heavy, it was pliable and proof against sword cut or thrust of spear. It had many forms. The skirt of the more complete hauberk fell below the knee. The wrist was extended into a chain mitten that covered the back of the hand. A high collar protected the neck, ears, and lower part of the face. A short-bodied, short-sleeved form was known as a habergeon. Defensive coats of this sort may be seen in the armor room of any old European castle or museum of antiquities. See Armor