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Camail

A piece of chainmail worn to protect the neck and shoulders.

📖 Definitions of "Camail"

noun

1
A piece of chainmail worn to protect the neck and shoulders.
2
An ecclesiastical ornament worn by bishops.

🔄 Synonyms of "Camail"

2 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
ventailnoun	(historical) The movable front part of a medieval helmet, originally including the visor but later specifically the separate lower section.
aventailnoun	A curtain or flap of mail, fastened to a helmet, or to a coif (hood) of mail, covering the lower face, neck, and shoulders.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Camail"

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Word	Definition
ventailnoun	(historical) The movable front part of a medieval helmet, originally including the visor but later specifically the separate lower section.
aventailnoun	A curtain or flap of mail, fastened to a helmet, or to a coif (hood) of mail, covering the lower face, neck, and shoulders.
coifnoun	A hairdo.
tippetnoun	A shoulder covering, typically the fur of a fox, with long ends that dangle in front.
standardnoun	A level of quality or attainment.
chainmailnoun	Alternative spelling of chain mail. [A flexible defensive armor, made of a mesh of interlinked metal rings.]
chain-mailnoun	Alternative spelling of chain mail. [A flexible defensive armor, made of a mesh of interlinked metal rings.]
chain armournoun	chainmail
coat of mailnoun	(historical) A defensive garment made of metal scales or interlinked metal rings.
pisanenoun	A collar or gorget of mail (or, rarely, plate), protecting the neck and upper chest; a standard.
mailnoun	(now regional) A bag or wallet.
aventailenoun	Alternative form of aventail. [A curtain or flap of mail, fastened to a helmet, or to a coif (hood) of mail, covering the lower face, neck, and shoulders.]
ringmailnoun	(now chiefly fantasy) A type of personal armour constructed as series of metallic rings sewn to a fabric or leather foundation, assumed by the Victorians to have been used in the Middle Ages, but now generally thought not to have existed historically.
chain mailnoun	A flexible defensive armor, made of a mesh of interlinked metal rings.
hauberknoun	A coat of mail; especially, the long coat of mail of the European Middle Ages, as contrasted with the habergeon, which is shorter and sometimes sleeveless.
bishop's mantlenoun	A tippet (shoulder protection), often with a collar and/or cape, of mail.
capelinenoun	A cap-shaped bandage for the head or for the stump of an amputated limb.
armurenoun	A fabric woven with a raised pattern similar to chain mail.
capellinenoun	Alternative form of capeline. [(historical) A steel skullcap formerly worn by members of the military.]
mesailnoun	(historical) The visor of a helmet, especially when made in two parts.