manteau

[ man-toh, man-toh ]

/ ˈmæn toʊ, mænˈtoʊ /

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noun, plural man·teaus, man·teaux

[man-tohz, man-tohz]. /ˈmæn toʊz, mænˈtoʊz/. Obsolete.

a mantle or cloak, especially one worn by women.

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Origin of manteau

From French, dating back to 1665–75; see origin at mantle

Words nearby manteau

manta, Manta Bay, man-tailored, mantapa, Mantaro, manteau, Manteca, Mantegna, mantel, mantelboard, mantelet

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How to use manteau in a sentence

Item une manteau de scarlate, deux chapperons de velours noir, douze pieces appartenant aux chapperons.
Mary Tudor, Queen of France|Mary Croom Brown
When the oxide passes into the red state, it gives the tint called manteau Isabelle.
A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines|Andrew Ure
Manteau of India muslin, trimmed with a broad frill, the embroidering of which corresponds with the flowers of the dress.
Harper's New Monthly Magazine, No. VI, November 1850, Vol. I|Various
Manteau de brocart a fleurs dOr doubl de pluche couleur de feu.
Origin and Early History of the Fashion Plate|John L. Nevinson

It was in last October; I know it was, because I had just received my winter manteau,—my blue velvet one, with the fur bands.'
The Bow of Orange Ribbon|Amelia E. Barr

British Dictionary definitions for manteau

manteau

/ (ˈmæntəʊ, French mɑ̃to) /

noun plural -teaus (-təʊz) or French -teaux (-to)

a cloak or mantle

Word Origin for manteau

C17: via French from Latin mantellum mantle

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