mantelet

noun man·tel·et \ˈmant-lət, ˈman-t^əl-ət, ˌman-tə-ˈlet\

Definition of MANTELET

: a very short cape or cloak

or mant·let \ˈmant-lət\ : a movable shelter formerly used by besiegers as a protection when attacking

Middle English, from Anglo-French, diminutive of mantel

First Known Use: 14th century

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