gauntlet

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gauntlet[1,noun] gauntlet[2,noun]

Main Entry: ¹gaunt·let
Variant(s): also gant·let /'gont-l&t, 'gänt-/
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French gantelet, diminutive of gant glove, from Old French, of Germanic origin; akin to Middle Dutch want glove, Old Norse vottr
1 : a glove worn with medieval armor to protect the hand
2 : any of various protective gloves used especially in industry
3 : an open challenge (as to combat) -- used in phrases like throw down the gauntlet
4 : a dress glove extending above the wrist
- gaunt·let·ed /-l&-t&d/ adjective