lambrequin
Americannoun
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a woven fabric covering for a helmet in medieval times to protect it from heat, rust, etc.
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a curtain or drapery covering the upper part of an opening, as a door or window, or suspended from a shelf.
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Heraldry. mantling.
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a band of decoration near the top of the body of a vase.
noun
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an ornamental hanging covering the edge of a shelf or the upper part of a window or door
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a border pattern giving a draped effect, used on ceramics, etc
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( as modifier )
a lambrequin pattern
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(often plural) a scarf worn over a helmet
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heraldry another name for mantling
Etymology
Origin of lambrequin
1715–25; < French, Middle French < Middle Dutch *lamperken, equivalent to lamper fine translucent cloth + -ken -kin
Example Sentences
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She glanced at the red lambrequin over the nearest window.
From The Trail of the Hawk A Comedy of the Seriousness of Life by Lewis, Sinclair
Above these is a mantel, covered with a lambrequin of dingy red crape paper.
From Contemporary One-Act Plays by Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew)
A big man with a lambrequin mustache was filling the rear seat measurably well.
From When Egypt Went Broke by Day, Holman
She sat in her dressing-gown embroidering peonies on a lambrequin and aired her grievances.
From The Readjustment by Irwin, Will
Their blow-indented helmets bear Heraldic beasts that bay and grin, Athwart the shades the red lights glare On crest and ancient lambrequin.
From Enamels and Cameos and other Poems by Lee, Agnes
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