Camail

[kæ'meɪl]

(noun.) a medieval hood of mail suspended from a basinet to protect the head and neck.

Checked by Brits--From WordNet

(n.) A neck guard of chain mall, hanging from the bascinet or other headpiece.

(n.) A hood of other material than mail;

(n.) a hood worn in church services, -- the amice, or the like.

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