English Explanatory Dictionary

moton

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A small plate covering the armpit in armour of the 14th century and later.
name
  1. A surname.

Word forms

moton motons

Etymology

From Middle English moton, of uncertain origin. Perhaps from Old French, compare Norman moton (“chin”), from Old French menton (“chin; mentonnière, chinguard (of a helmet)”); alternatively, compare mouton (“sheepskin”).

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