The Collaborative International Dictionary
Hauberk \Hau"berk\ (h[add]"b[~e]rk), n. [OF. hauberc, halberc,
F. haubert, OHG. halsberc; hals neck + bergan to protect, G.
bergen; akin to AS. healsbeorg, Icel. h[=a]lsbj["o]rg. See
Collar, and Bury, v. t.]
A coat of mail; especially, the long coat of mail of the
European Middle Ages, as contrasted with the habergeon, which
is shorter and sometimes sleeveless. By old writers it is
often used synonymously with habergeon. See Habergeon.
--Chaucer.
Helm, nor hawberk's twisted mail.
--Gray.
Usage examples of "hauberque".
And all about, the glistring walles were hongWith warlike spoiles, and with victorious prayes,Of mighty Conquerours and Captaines strong,Which were whilome captiued in their dayesTo cruell loue, and wrought their owne decayes:Their swerds & speres were broke, & hauberques rent.