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umbrere

noun
/ʌmˈbɹɛə/UK/ʌmˈbɹɛəɹ/US

Etymology

From Middle English umbrere, from Old French ombrier (modern French ombrière), from Latin umbra; see ombre (“a shade”). Compare umbrella.

  1. derived from umbra
  2. derived from ombrier
  3. inherited from umbrere

Definitions

  1. In medieval armour, a visor, or projection like the peak of a cap, to which a fixed or…

    In medieval armour, a visor, or projection like the peak of a cap, to which a fixed or movable faceguard was sometimes attached.

    • Himself being clad with his bright armour, his umbrere pulled down, and a mighty spear in his hand, so big as they all marvelled at his good making.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA