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Term

mail n

Mail means armor made of metal rings or plates joined together flexibly. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of mail

  • armor made of metal rings or plates joined together flexibly

Usage examples of mail

The knight wore mail beneath his tunic to protect his body from sword cuts.

Each ring of the mail was linked to the next, making the armor flexible.

The museum displayed a shirt of mail beside a helmet and shield.

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