: a loose cloak, coat, or robe

Examples of manteau in a Sentence

Muslim women in loose black manteaus.

Word History

Etymology

French, from Old French mantel

First Known Use

1671, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of manteau was in 1671

Dictionary Entries Near manteau

Cite this Entry

“Manteau.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/manteau. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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