mantelet

[ man-tl-et, mant-lit ]

noun

1. a short mantle.
2. Also mant·let []. Military.
   1. manta ( def 3 ).
   2. any of various bulletproof shelters or screens.

mantelet

/ ˈmæntəˌlɛt /

noun

1. a woman's short mantle, often lace-trimmed, worn in the mid-19th century
2. a portable bulletproof screen or shelter

Word History and Origins

Origin of mantelet¹

1350–1400; Middle English < Middle French; mantle, -et

Word History and Origins

Origin of mantelet¹

C14: from Old French, diminutive of mantel mantle

Example Sentences

Winter mantelet of black velvet and blue satin, lined with blue satin, and trimmed with blue loose fringe, mixed with ends of black twisted chenille.

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Silks form the most suitable material for out-of-door costume, and mantelets are more in vogue than the gossamer-like shawls of July.

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I wore the new bonnet and mantelet to church, to-day:—frightened the sexton, made the minister squint, and the congregation stare.

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Mantelets are much worn, and are of two different forms—the scarf mantelet, and the little round shawl mantelet.

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All this time Denys was behind his mantelet with another arbalester, protecting the workmen and making some excellent shots.

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