ailette
/eɪˈlɛt/(also alette) Now historical
noun
Each of a pair of pieces of leather or other material worn over the shoulders as part of the accoutrements of an armoured knight or man-at-arms.
- Now generally thought to have been worn primarily for purposes of heraldic display or other decoration rather than for protection..
Origin
Late Middle English; earliest use found in Morte Arthure. From Anglo-Norman alette, specific use of alette little wing from ale wing + -ete; compare -et.
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