~ 1
■ noun a stout glove with a long, loose wrist.
↘ historical an armoured glove.
Phrases
take up (or throw down ) the ~ accept (or issue) a challenge.
Origin
ME: from OFr. gantelet , dimin. of gant 'glove', of Gmc origin.
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~ 2
( US also gantlet )
■ noun (in phr. run the ~ )
1》 go through an intimidating crowd or experience in order to reach a goal.
2》 historical undergo the military punishment of receiving blows while running between two rows of men with sticks.
Origin
C17: alt. of gantlope (from Swed. gatlopp , from gata 'lane' + lopp 'course'), assoc. with ~ 1 .