noun
- plural of brigandine: flexible body armor made of small metal plates or rings sewn onto fabric or leather
Usage: historical; military
Examples
- The medieval soldiers wore brigandines for protection in battle.
- Museum displays showed various types of brigandines from different centuries.
- Brigandines were lighter and more flexible than full plate armor.
- The blacksmith crafted brigandines by attaching metal scales to leather backing.
- Knights often preferred brigandines for their mobility in combat.
- Historical reenactors wore replica brigandines during the demonstration.