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ventail

/ˈvɛn.teɪl/

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noun

C2formalcommon/ˈvɛn.teɪl/

A noun referring to a medieval hood of mail that was suspended from a basinet to protect the head and neck.

  • 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее средневековый кольчужный капюшон, который подвешивался к бацинету для защиты головы и шеи.
  1. Medieval armor component C2 formal

    A piece of chainmail attached to a helmet (basinet) in medieval armor, designed to protect the lower face, neck, and throat.

    • The knight lowered his ventail before charging into battle.
    • The ventail was often fastened to the basinet with leather straps.
    • In the museum, the ventail was displayed alongside the helmet.

    🇷🇺Вентиль (часть доспеха)

    Synonyms: aventailcamail