Medieval Glossary

Braiel

A leather belt or long lace that helped to helped to hold up the braies. The braiel might also be used to support a purse. It was worn underneath any overgarments, such as tunics.

Related term(s): Braies; Breech; Hose; Breeches
Category: Clothing
Added: 11.06.04
Source information: Singman, Jeffrey L. Daily Life in Medieval Europe. Westport, Connecticut: Greenwood Press, 1999. 38.

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