Jāz'er-ant, n.

n. [O. Fr. jazerant, jazerenc, hauberc jazerant, Pr. jazeran, Sp. jacerina, cota jacerina, Pg. jacerina, It. ghiazz erino, from O. Sp. jazarino, Algerine, from Ar. jazāir, Algiers; Sp. jacerina labrada en Damasco (Historia de las Guerras Civiles de Granada, cap. 8.).] A frock of twisted or linked mail, without sleeves, somewhat lighter than the hauberk.