noun1. an ornamental hanging covering the edge of a shelf or the upper part of a window or door
2. a. a border pattern giving a draped effect, used on ceramics, etc
b. (as modifier)
a lambrequin pattern
3. (often plural) a scarf worn over a helmet
4. heraldry another name for mantling
Word origin
C18: from French, from Dutch
lamperkin (unattested), diminutive of
lamper veil