Byrnie

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A 'byrnie is a term to describe a mail armour that has short sleeves and approximately thigh or upper thigh length torso. The byrnie is generally regarded as shorter than the hauberk.

This type of armour was worn by Vikings and Saxons and their contemporaries before the 11th century.