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Jazerant
Jaz′er-ant
,Noun.
[OF.
jacerant
, jaseran
, Sp. jacerina
, cota jacerina
, fr. jazarino
Algerine, fr. Ar. jazāīr
Algiers.] A coat of defense made of small plates of metal sewed upon linen or the like; also, this kind of armor taken generally;
as, a coat of
. jazerant
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jazerant
jazerant
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Noun
jazerant (plural jazerants)
- A coat of defense made of small plates of metal sewn upon linen or the like.
- 1786, The jazerant, is according to Du Cange, a sort of military vestment. ... But what was the specific distinction of a jazerant seems at present uncertain. — Francis Grose, A Treatise on Ancient Armour and Weapons, page 15.
- This kind of armor taken generally
- a coat of jazerant