\Jaz"er*ant\, n. [OF. jacerant, jaseran, Sp. jacerina,
cota jacerina, fr. jazarino Algerine, fr. Ar. jaz[=a][=i]r
Algiers.]
A coat of defense made of small plates of metal sewed upon
linen or the like; also, this kind of armor taken generally;
as, a coat of jazerant.