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noun
A scarf or other piece of material used as a covering for a helmet.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
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noun
A heraldic representation of such an item, often used as drapery around a coat of arms.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: government, heraldry, hobbies, lifestyle, monarchy, nobility, politics
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Synonyms: mantling
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noun
A short decorative drapery for a shelf edge or for the top of a window casing.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US
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Synonyms: valance
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noun
A decorative architectural element placed along the eaves of a roof, the edges of an overhang, etc.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: architecture
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noun
A border pattern with draped effect.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: ceramics, chemistry, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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noun
short and decorative hanging for a shelf edge or top of a window casing
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: hanging, wall hanging
noun
a scarf that covers a knight's helmet
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: scarf
History
Borrowed from French lambrequin, from Middle French lambequin, from Middle Dutch lepperkijn, lappekijn, from Old Dutch lappakīn (“little cloth”). Compare modern English lapkin.
Across languages
3 source translations are retained for this English entry.
