byrnies

[US]/ˈbɜːrnɪz/
[UK]/ˈbərniːz/

Translation

n.Armor made of overlapping metal plates, typically worn by soldiers in the Middle Ages.

Phrases & Collocations

wearing byrnies

byrnies of steel

byrnies and shields

ornate byrnies

byrnies for knights

byrnies in battle

ancient byrnies

byrnies of warriors

lightweight byrnies

byrnies for protection

Example Sentences

byrnies were commonly worn by knights in battle.

the design of byrnies has evolved over centuries.

many historical artifacts include byrnies as part of their collections.

byrnies provide excellent protection against slashing attacks.

he admired the craftsmanship of the ancient byrnies.

byrnies were often paired with other types of armor.

the weight of byrnies can vary depending on the material used.

historians study byrnies to understand medieval warfare.

byrnies were a significant advancement in protective gear.

in reenactments, participants often wear byrnies for authenticity.

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