1. a type of medieval body armor made of small metal plates or rings sewn onto a fabric or leather garment
Usage: historical

Examples

• The knight wore a brigandine beneath his surcoat for protection.
• Medieval soldiers often preferred brigandines over full plate armor for their flexibility.
• The museum displayed a well-preserved 15th-century brigandine.
• Brigandines were popular among foot soldiers who needed mobility in battle.
• The armorer carefully attached each metal scale to the brigandine’s leather backing.
• Unlike chainmail, a brigandine provided better protection against arrows.