mantelet
Americannoun
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a woman's short mantle, often lace-trimmed, worn in the mid-19th century
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a portable bulletproof screen or shelter
Etymology
Origin of mantelet
Example Sentences
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In the varied forms of spelling and wearing, as manto, manteau, mantoon, mantelet, and mantilla the foundation is the same.
From Two Centuries of Costume in America, Volume 1 (1620-1820) by Earle, Alice Morse
Walking Dress.—Bonnet of purple velvet with black feather; full mantelet of black velvet, trimmed with lace and buttons; dress of dark valencias, very full, and plain.
From The International Monthly Magazine, Volume 5, No. 1, January, 1852 by Various
This mantelet, round behind, has the stole shape in front; it is composed of bands of black velvet, from three to four inches wide, and bands of blue satin.
From Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol IV. No. XX. January, 1852. by Various
All this time Denys was behind his mantelet with another arbalester, protecting the workmen and making some excellent shots.
From School Reading by Grades Sixth Year by Baldwin, James
He remembereth his worthies: They stumble in their march; They make haste to the wall thereof, And the mantelet is prepared.
From Select Masterpieces of Biblical Literature by Moulton, Richard Green
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