Meaning of oreillette | Babel Free

Definitions

A flap or plate covering the ear in medieval armor helmets and civilian clothing.

historical

Examples

“The head is covered with a helmet, with oreillettes, and a pierced vizor; upon which are the arms of England, and the King's initials, “J. R.””

“The third attendant, who bears the king's square banner, whereon is emblazoned his harp, has a visor'd helmet, with the mentoniere and circular oreillettes, and the neck-covering, or hausse-col, of plate; […]”

“Iron helmet, with oreillettes ornamented with repoussé arabesques crested with a sort of sheaf ornament; in front is a dolphin mask. This beautiful helmet is doubtless the work of Paolo di Negroli, a famous Milanese armourer ...”

“The helmet is also furnished with two oreillettes, attached by hinges, and will meet over the chin ...”

“It is in fact a conical cap, with a laminated neckpiece and oreillettes. This helmet was designed to meet a defect in the armet, for there was a weak place, where the casque came in contact with the body armour.”

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