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mantelet

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Main Entry: man·tel·et
Pronunciation: \ˈmant-lət, ˈman-təl-ət, ˌman-tə-ˈlet\
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, diminutive of mantel
Date: 14th century

1 : a very short cape or cloak
2or mant·let \ˈmant-lət\ : a movable shelter formerly used by besiegers as a protection when attacking


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