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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.