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mentonniere Antiq.|mɛnˈtɒnɪɛə(r)|
[a. F. mentonnière (16th c. mentoniere), f. menton chin.]
A piece of armour covering the chin or lower part of the face and neck, attached either to the helmet or to the upper part of the body-armour.
1824Meyrick Anc. Arm. II. 247 On this is a protuberance and two rings to hold a shield, made also with a mentoniere. Ibid., They have grand guards with mentonieres and coursing-hats. 1884St. James's Gaz. 20 June 11/2 A Mentonnière, engraved with the royal arms of Spain. |