Manifer
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmæn.ɪˌfɝ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Manifer is a noun meaning A large gauntlet worn over the bridle hand during jousting tournaments.
Meaning
A large gauntlet worn over the bridle hand during jousting tournaments.
Example Sentences
(vii) The manifer (reinforcing bridle gauntlet for the tilt) was examined in cross-section. The microstructure shows tempered martensite and bands of ferrite, associated with corrosion cracks.
In addition to the ordinary tilting armour extra pieces were worn : The grandguard and volant piece, very often riveted together; the elbow or pasguard, and the manifer or miton gauntlet for the bridle hand.
Even from that distance, the Master of the Armoury could see that the gauntlets were masterpieces of construction, the left one a manifer or bridle gauntlet, designed to cover hand and lower arm on the exposed side of the jouster.
Word Forms
- manifers
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include manefaire, morne, mainfaire, jouster, testiere, foregear.
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