lambrequin

noun

lam·​bre·​quin ˈlam-bər-kən How to pronounce lambrequin (audio)
-bri-kən
1
: a scarf used to cover a knight's helmet
2
: a short decorative drapery for a shelf edge or for the top of a window casing : valance

Word History

Etymology

French

First Known Use

circa 1725, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of lambrequin was circa 1725

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Cite this Entry

“Lambrequin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lambrequin. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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