mantlet
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Mantlet — Man tlet, n. See {Mantelet}. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
mantlet — [mant′lit] n. MANTELET (sense 2) … English World dictionary
Mantlet — This article is about the medieval shield. For mantelet , the garment, see Mantle (clothing). A mantlet was a large shield or portable shelter used for stopping arrows or bullets, in medieval warfare. A mantlet could be mounted on a wheeled… … Wikipedia
mantlet — Mantelet Man tel*et, n. [F., dim. of manteau, OF. mantel. See {Mantle}.] 1. (a) A short cloak formerly worn by knights. (b) A short cloak or mantle worn by women. [1913 Webster] A mantelet upon his shoulders hanging. Chaucer. [1913 Webster] 2.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
mantlet — mæntlɪt n. short mantle, short cloak or cape; portable shelter formerly used by besieging armies (also mantlet) … English contemporary dictionary
mantlet — var. of MANTELET. * * * mantlet variant of mantelet … Useful english dictionary
mantlet — noun see mantelet 2 … New Collegiate Dictionary
mantlet — /mant lit/, n. Mil. mantelet (def. 2). * * * … Universalium
mantlet — (also mantelet) noun 1》 historical a woman s short, loose sleeveless cloak or shawl. 2》 a bulletproof screen on a military vehicle. ↘historical a movable shelter or screen used to protect soldiers. Origin ME: from OFr. mantelet, dimin. of… … English new terms dictionary
Mantlet — see Mantelet … Medieval glossary
