Ring armor, also known as chainmail or maille, is a type of armor consisting of small metal rings linked together in a mesh pattern. This type of armor has been used for centuries by soldiers and warriors to protect themselves from attacks by swords and other weapons. Synonyms for ring armor include mail, hauberk, byrnie, and ringmail. Mail and hauberk are commonly used to refer to the full body armor made of rings, while byrnie is typically used to describe a shorter armor that only covers the torso. Ringmail is another term for chainmail and describes the interconnected rings that make up the armor.