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Scope note

Metal fabric consisting of iron or steel rings riveted or pressed together, typically used in armor.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000213343

Broader Terms used

<metal by form>

Narrower Terms used

mail sabatons
mail shirt

Term used for

chain mail
mail, chain

Created

13yrs ago

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