coastal [noun]

Deraya

Maana (Definition)

A coat of flexible chain armor worn by historical Swahili warriors during medieval battles.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

ancient coastal chainmail armor

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

shati la chuma / deraya

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Coastal Swahili History

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Askari wa kale alivaa deraya ya chuma ili kujikinga na mishale."

Translation: The ancient warrior wore chainmail armor to protect himself from arrows.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

vazi la chuma silaha za kale