Meaning
A piece of chainmail worn to protect the neck and shoulders, replacing the whole-head coif.
Etymology
Origin: French
Borrowed in the late 1600s from French camail, from Old Occitan capmalh.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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