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- [haw-burk]
- /ˈhɔ bɜrk/
- /ˈhɔː.bɜːk/
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- [haw-burk]
- /ˈhɔ bɜrk/
Definitions of hauberk word
- noun hauberk a long defensive shirt, usually of mail, extending to the knees; byrnie. 1
- noun hauberk A piece of armor originally covering only the neck and shoulders but later consisting of a full-length coat of mail or military tunic. 1
- noun hauberk a long coat of mail, often sleeveless 0
- noun hauberk a medieval coat of armor, usually of chain mail 0
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Origin of hauberk
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English < Old French hauberc, earlier halberc < Frankish *halsberg, equivalent to *hals neck (see hawse) + *berg protection (see harbor); cognate with Old High German halsberc Old English healsbeorg, Old Norse halsbjǫrg
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Parts of speech for Hauberk
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
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determiner
exclamation
hauberk popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
hauberk usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for hauberk
noun hauberk
- chain mail — Chain mail is a kind of armour made from small metal rings joined together so that they look like cloth.
- mail — monetary payment or tribute, especially rent or tax.
Top questions with hauberk
- what does hauberk mean?
- how to make a chainmail hauberk?
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