mentonnière

Noun

 * 1)  An item of armor protecting the chin, often identified with or used interchangeably with the bevor.
 * 2) * 1901, Wallace Collection (London, England), Sir Guy Francis Laking, Catalogue of the European Armour and Arms in the Wallace Collection at Hertford House, page 88:
 * 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,

Alternative forms

 * mentonniere, mentonière, mentoniere

Translations

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Etymology
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Noun

 * 1)  beaver (lower part of a helmet)
 * 2)  chinrest
 * 1)  chinrest