The difference between Chain mail and Suit of armor

When used as nouns, chain mail means a flexible defensive armor, made of a mesh of interlinked metal rings, whereas suit of armor means a collection of garments, usually made of metal, worn over the body for protection in battle from weapons.


check bellow for the other definitions of Chain mail and Suit of armor

  1. Chain mail as a noun:

    A flexible defensive armor, made of a mesh of interlinked metal rings.

  1. Chain mail as a noun (sometimes, collectively):

    Chain letters.

  1. Suit of armor as a noun:

    A collection of garments, usually made of metal, worn over the body for protection in battle from weapons.