camail Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun a medieval hood of mail suspended from a basinet to protect the head and neck
ventail; aventail.
WordNet
Ca*mail" noun
Etymology
F.Definitions
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(Ancient Armor) A neck guard of chain mall, hanging from the bascinet or other headpiece. -
A hood of other material than mail; esp. (Eccl.) , a hood worn in church services, -- the amice, or the like.