Oreillette
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɔɹ.eɪ(l)ˈjɛt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Oreillette is a noun meaning (historical) A flap or plate covering the ear in medieval armor helmets and civilian clothing.
Meaning
(historical) A flap or plate covering the ear in medieval armor helmets and civilian clothing.
Example Sentences
The helmet is also furnished with two oreillettes, attached by hinges, and will meet over the chin .
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; […]
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.
Word Forms
- oreillettes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include earlap, earflap, ailette, epauliere, earmuff, overplate.
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