mantelet

noun

man·​tel·​et ˈmant-lət 

ˈman-tᵊl-ət,

ˌman-tə-ˈlet

1

: a very short cape or cloak

2

or mantlet

ˈmant-lət 

: a movable shelter formerly used by besiegers as a protection when attacking

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French, diminutive of mantel

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1