lambrequinn.
/ˈlamb(r)əkɪn/, U.S. /ˈlæmbərkən/, /ˈlæmbrəkən/ 1. A scarf or piece of stuff worn over the helmet as a covering. In Heraldry represented with one end (which is cut or jagged) pendant or floating. (In 18th cent. works explained as = label n.1 or lambeau n.)
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society > armed hostility > military equipment > armour > helmet > [noun] > scarf
lambrequin1725
society > communication > indication > insignia > heraldic devices collective > extra-scutal devices > [noun] > drapery
mantle1481
mantling1591
paviliona1725
lambrequin1725
society > communication > indication > insignia > heraldic devices collective > charge: device on shield > [noun] > less honourable charge > horizontal line across upper part > pendants hanging from
lambeau1562
pendant1634
lambrequin1725
1725 J. Coats New Dict. Heraldry (rev. ed.) Lambrequin, the Point of a Label; or Label of a File.
1780 J. Edmondson Compl. Body Heraldry II. (Gloss.) Lambrequin, or Lamequin, is the mantle, or hood..placed on the head between the helmet and crest.
a1843 R. Southey Common-place Bk. (1851) 4th Ser. 202/2 Lambrequins, ribbands embroidered with silver and gold, which hung from the armets of the knights.
1869 J. E. Cussans Handbk. Heraldry (rev. ed.) xv. 174 The Mantling, or Lambrequin, is the ornamental accessory which generally appears behind and around the Escutcheon. It was probably devised to protect the Helmet from the rain and sun, in the same manner that the Surcoat protected the Armour.
1891 Cornhill Mag. May 456 I might bear it as a token or lambrequin upon my helm.
2. U.S. A cornice with a valance of pendent labels or pointed pieces, placed over a door or window; a short curtain or piece of drapery (with the lower edge either scalloped or straight) suspended for ornament from a mantel-shelf. Also transferred and attributive.
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society > leisure > the arts > visual arts > architecture > architectural ornament > [noun] > door or window ornaments
frontal1578
antepagment1658
frieze-panel1678
chambranle1692
rybat1720
placard1728
window screen1772
window dressing1774
midwall shaft1872
lambrequin1883
frieze-rail-
society > inhabiting and dwelling > inhabited place > a building > furniture and fittings > covers or hangings > [noun] > hangings > types of
crespine?1533
flock hangingsa1657
ball fringe1812
lambrequin1883
wall-hangings1896
1883 F. M. Crawford Dr. Claudius iii Mr. Barker smiled under the lambrikin of his moustache.
1885 W. D. Howells Rise Silas Lapham xvi. 302 Heavy curtains..hung from gilt lambrequin frames at the window.
1885 Cent. Mag. Aug. 581 At dull times it is usual to renovate an entire floor [of a Hotel] with carpets, curtains and lambrequins.
1888 T. W. Higginson Women & Men 162 The carved marble mantle-piece was concealed by a lambrequin.
3. Ceramics. Ornamentation consisting of solid colour with a lower edge of jagged or scalloped outline. Also attributive.
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1873 F. B. Palliser tr. A. Jacquemart Hist. Ceramic Art 362 Let us explain what we understand by lambrequins, dentelles and style rayonnant.
1878 J. J. Young Ceramic Art (1879) 127 On others are..lace or lambrequin patterns.
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