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Mail armor was the predominant form of metal body defense for European knights until about 1350. The term derives from the Old French word <em>maille</em> (mesh), implying a protective textile. Each mail garment was constructed of small linked metal rings and "woven" for a specific part of the body. Mail for the torso is a hauberk and typically reached mid-thigh.</div>
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