MANTELET


Meaning of MANTELET in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈmant-lət, ˈman-t ə l-ət, ˌman-tə-ˈlet ]

noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, diminutive of mantel

Date: 14th century

1. : a very short cape or cloak

2. or mant·let ˈmant-lət : a movable shelter formerly used by besiegers as a protection when attacking

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