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/ɔɹ.eɪ(l)ˈjɛt/ · noun
(historical) A flap or plate covering the ear in medieval armor helmets and civilian clothing..
The head is covered with a helmet, with oreillettes, and a pierced vizor; upon which are the arms of England, and the King's initials, “J. R.”
The third attendant, who bears the king's square banner, whereon is emblazoned his harp, has a visor'd helmet, with the mentoniere and circular oreillettes, and the neck-covering, or hausse-col, of plate; […]
Iron helmet, with oreillettes ornamented with repoussé arabesques crested with a sort of sheaf ornament; in front is a dolphin mask. This beautiful helmet is doubtless the work of Paolo di Negroli, a famous Milanese armourer ...
The helmet is also furnished with two oreillettes, attached by hinges, and will meet over the chin ...
It is in fact a conical cap, with a laminated neckpiece and oreillettes. This helmet was designed to meet a defect in the armet, for there was a weak place, where the casque came in contact with the body armour.
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Oreillette means (historical) A flap or plate covering the ear in medieval armor helmets and civilian clothing..
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The head is covered with a helmet, with oreillettes, and a pierced vizor; upon which are the arms of England, and the King's initials, “J. R.”
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