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A '''chain''' is a series of [[metal]] rings interwoven with each other to create a long string of considerable strength. |
A '''chain''' is a series of [[metal]] rings interwoven with each other to create a long string of considerable strength. |
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Small chains of precious [[metals]] are often worn for decoration. In the [[SCA]], a large "[[gold]]" chain (often [[brass]] for economy) is worn by [[knight]]s as a sign of [[fealty]]. |
Small chains of precious [[metal|metals]] are often worn for decoration. In the [[SCA]], a large "[[gold]]" chain (often [[brass]] for economy) is worn by [[knight]]s as a sign of [[fealty]]. |
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''[[Chainmaille]]'' is an incorrect, [[out-of-period]] term for ''[[maille]]''. |
''[[Chainmaille]]'' is an incorrect, [[out-of-period]] term for ''[[maille]]''. |
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Revision as of 02:25, 25 January 2006
A chain is a series of metal rings interwoven with each other to create a long string of considerable strength.
Small chains of precious metals are often worn for decoration. In the SCA, a large "gold" chain (often brass for economy) is worn by knights as a sign of fealty.
Chainmaille is an incorrect, out-of-period term for maille.
