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mentonnière

Noun CEFR C1
ˌmɛn.tənˈjɛɚ

Definitions

An item of armor protecting the chin, often identified with or used interchangeably with the bevor.

historical

Equivalents

Françaismentonnière

Examples

Tilting Helmet, composed of a closed helmet and large mentonière. The skull has a low roped comb, the chin piece opens down the front, the vizor is strongly reinforced by an extra plate on the forehead, […]”

CEFR level

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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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