umbrere

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. In medieval armour, a visor, or projection like the peak of a cap, to which a fixed or movable faceguard was sometimes attached.

Pronunciation

/ʌmˈbɹɛə/ /ʌmˈbɹɪə/ /ʌmˈbɹɛəɹ/ /ʌmˈbɹɪ(ə)ɹ/

Word forms

umbrere umbreres umbriere umber

Etymology

From Middle English umbrere, from Old French ombrier (modern French ombrière), from Latin umbra; see ombre (“a shade”). Compare umbrella.

Synonyms

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