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mesail

[ mes-eyl ]

noun

, Armor.
  1. a pivoted piece on a helmet between a visor and a beaver.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of mesail1

1865–70; probably ≪ Old French muçaille concealment, derivative of mucier to conceal; miche

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