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Webster 1913 Edition
Camail
Ca-mail′
,Noun.
[F.
camail
(cf. It. camaglio
), fr. L. caput
head + source of E. mail
.] 1.
(Ancient Armor)
A neck guard of chain mall, hanging from the bascinet or other headpiece.
2.
A hood of other material than mail;
esp.
(Eccl.)
, a hood worn in church services, – the amice, or the like.
Definition 2024
camail
camail
English
Noun
camail (plural camails)
- (obsolete) A piece of chainmail worn to protect the neck and shoulders.
- (obsolete) An ecclesiastical ornament worn by bishops.
French
Etymology
From Old French camail, a borrowing from Old Provençal capmalh.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /kamaj/
Noun
camail m (plural camails)