English Explanatory Dictionary

mamelière

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A circular armor plate (of metal, leather, etc) worn over the breast of a fighter to hold chains to which the sword, dagger, or helmet could be attached, so as to be recoverable if knocked from the fighter.

Pronunciation

/ˌmæməˈljɛɚ/

Word forms

mamelière mamelières mamellière mamillière

Etymology

From French mamelière, from mamelle + -ière.

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