n.
Variant: also gant · let
Pronunciation: ' go ̇ nt-l ə t, ' gänt-
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French gantelet, diminutive of gant glove, from Old French, of Germanic origin; akin to Middle Dutch want glove, Old Norse v ỏ ttr
Date: 15th century
1 : a glove worn with medieval armor to protect the hand
2 : any of various protective gloves used especially in industry
3 : an open challenge (as to combat) ― used in phrases like throw down the gauntlet
4 : a dress glove extending above the wrist
– gaunt · let · ed \ -l ə -t ə d \ adjective