manifer

[ man-uh-fer, -fer ]

noun

, Armor.

1. a gauntlet for protecting the left hand when holding the reins of a horse.

Word History and Origins

Origin of manifer¹

Alteration of Middle French main-de-fer “hand of iron”

Example Sentences

The bridle-hand of the rider wears the Manifer (main-de-fer).

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