camail noun. ['kameɪl] L17.
[Old & mod. French from Provençal capmalh, from cap head + malh, malhar MAIL noun¹.]
Hist.
1. A hood worn by the Roman Catholic clergy. Also, a blue or purple ornament worn by a bishop over his rochet. L17.

2. A piece of chain-mail attached to the headpiece and protecting the neck and shoulders. E19.

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